Edward Allen DUNN
b: 20 APR 1938
d: 20 OCT 2022
Biography
Smethport - Edward Allen “Speedy” Dunn, 84, of Smethport, passed away on Thursday (October 20, 2022) at his home in Smethport.

He was born April 20, 1938 in Mt. Jewett, the son of Robert M. and Pauline Palmer Dunn, Sr.

He was a graduate of Smethport High School Class of 1956

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1956 to 1960.

He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Mr. Dunn worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance, he owned and operated Smethport Disposal, before selling it to his younger brother Bob. He had also owned the Smethport Cable company along with owning and operating EA Dunn and Sons Trucking working for different companies, from logging to transporting timber and scrap metal.

He enjoyed spending his time working with his sawmill, shooting pool, talking with his friends, shooting trap, and spending time researching his family tree and local history at the McKean County Historical Society.

He is survived by four children: Shane E. (Cheri Frame) Dunn, of Smethport, PA Jasen A. (Bridget) Dunn, of Bradford PA, Diane (Fred) Eaton, of Smethport PA, Todd (Jill Hoch) Weaver, of Smethport PA

Nine grandchildren: Hannah Dunn, Carson Dunn, Graysen Dunn, Lily Lewis, Kyley Weaver, Garrett Weaver, Bridgett Fowler, Brett Sircy, David Eaton as well as four great grandchildren

He is also survived by one brother: William (Sandy) Dunn of Columbia, MD. and several nieces, nephews and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert M. Dunn, Jr.

A Celebration of Life for Speedy will be at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 with visitation from 3-5 PM with funeral services starting at 5 PM with the Rev. Max Simms, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport. Full Military Honors will be accorded at the Hilltop Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to the McKean County Historical Society. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.
Facts
  • 20 APR 1938 - Birth - ; Mt Jewett, McKean Co., PA enroute to hospital
  • 28 OCT 2022 - Burial - ; Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport, McKean Co. PA
  • 20 OCT 2022 - Death - ; Reily Hollow, Smethport, PA
Ancestors
   
Robert Albert DUNN
13 NOV 1875 -
 
 
Robert Merville DUNN
14 NOV 1905 - 1 JAN 1988
  
  
  
Bessie Bell HYATT
18 DEC 1883 -
 
Edward Allen DUNN
20 APR 1938 - 20 OCT 2022
  
 
  
Willett Sheridan PALMER
8 OCT 1873 - 3 JAN 1931
 
 
Harriet Pauline PALMER
17 MAR 1912 - ABT 1987
  
  
  
Orra Hamlin KING
3 OCT 1875 - 4 JUL 1959
 
Family Group Sheet - Child
PARENT (M) Robert Merville DUNN
Birth14 NOV 1905Rew, Foster Twp, McKean Co, PA
Death1 JAN 1988 Smethport, Mckean, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Marriage22 SEP 1934to Harriet Pauline PALMER at King home, Smethport, PA
FatherRobert Albert DUNN
MotherBessie Bell HYATT
PARENT (F) Harriet Pauline PALMER
Birth17 MAR 1912Smethport, McKean Co., PA
DeathABT 1987
Marriage22 SEP 1934to Robert Merville DUNN at King home, Smethport, PA
FatherWillett Sheridan PALMER
MotherOrra Hamlin KING
CHILDREN
MLiving DUNN
Birth
Death
Marriageto Living CARLSON
MEdward Allen DUNN
Birth20 APR 1938Mt Jewett, McKean Co., PA enroute to hospital
Death20 OCT 2022Reily Hollow, Smethport, PA
Marriageto Living TODD
MRobert Merville DUNN Jr
Birth14 SEP 1947Kane, PA
Death4 JUL 2021Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Marriage16 MAY 1970to Nadine Kay COLE at Smethport, PA
Marriageto Living DANN
Family Group Sheet - Spouse
PARENT (M) Edward Allen DUNN
Birth20 APR 1938Mt Jewett, McKean Co., PA enroute to hospital
Death20 OCT 2022 Reily Hollow, Smethport, PA
Marriageto Living TODD
FatherRobert Merville DUNN
MotherHarriet Pauline PALMER
PARENT (F) Living TODD
Birth
Death
Marriageto Edward Allen DUNN
Marriageto Living WEAVER
FatherRussell Leroy TODD
MotherKatie CLARK
CHILDREN
MLiving DUNN
Birth
Death
MLiving DUNN
Birth
Death
Descendancy Chart
Edward Allen DUNN b: 20 APR 1938 d: 20 OCT 2022