Dennis L. Oliver, 70, of East Hempfield Twp., died at Hospice & Community Care on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born in Yanceyville, NC, he was the son of the late Norman Lee and Mildred (Kimbro) Oliver. Dennis was the husband of Geraldine M. "Jerry" Mauer Oliver for 38 years before her death on February 17, 2015.

A graduate of Bartlett Yancey High School, Dennis worked for Lorillard Tobacco Company, Lancaster, as a bookkeeper for 20 years. Along with Jerry, Dennis then ran a successful catering business.

He was a member of Hempfield Brethren In Christ Church. Among the volunteer organizations to benefit from his dedication were: Hempfield Brethren In Christ Church, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Hempfield School District, Water Street Mission, Susquehanna Valley Chef's Association and the outpatient physical therapy center at Lancaster General Hospital.

Dennis is survived by his and Jerry's six children: Jason Oliver, Jeremy Oliver, (Elizabeth), Maryanne Kinney (Willie), Colleen Magner, Christopher Magner (Carolyn) and Ticia Magner; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and his siblings: Audrey O. Foushee, Linda O. Rudd, Norman L. Oliver, Jr. and Denice O. Evans (William). He was preceded in death by his daughter Kathleen Fox and son Patrick Magner.

A visitation will take place from 10 to 11 am, followed by the funeral at 11 am with Pastor Greg Taylor officiating, on Wednesday, March 23rd, at Hempfield Brethren In Christ Church, 2600 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601. Interment in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.