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Vincent A. Dean

May 17, 1955 – April 10, 2021

Vincent A. Dean, 65, Tyrone, died unexpectedly Saturday at Penn Highland Hospital Tyrone. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Lloyd Raymond and Grace M. (Thompson) Dean.

He was married Oct. 11, 1975, to the love of his life, Judy A. Sprankle, for 45 years.

Vincent is survived by his loving wife, Judy; and son, Vincent A. Dean Jr. and his fiancee, Kimberly Woomer, and her son, Ryan Waite; a sister, Darlene K. Schoch (Joe) of Pleasant Gap; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by sisters: Sheila E. Hoffer and Bonita J. Westley; and a special aunt, Verna Dean.

Vincent was a graduate of Tyrone High School in 1973, and a member of the Hookies Fire Company and the Buck Rub Hunting Camp.

He worked as a boilermaker-welder for Conrail, retiring in November 2008 after 35 years service.

Vincent enjoyed camping, hunting and loved riding horses. He was a bird watcher and also loved playing poker and motorcycle bike rides.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the noon memorial service Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone, with Pastor Randy Zitterbart officiating.