Obituaries

Dennis Lee Morgan, 80, of Mayport, went home to be with Jesus on Friday morning, September 26, 2025.

He was born on August 5, 1945, in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, to the late Orville and Virginia (Wall) Morgan.

Denny served his country with the US Navy during Vietnam from June 21, 1966 to April 1, 1970. He served on the USS Ranger CV-61 as an Aerographer’s Mate (weatherman). He worked for Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Elger, and Krouse’s Auto Parts, and was a teacher for the Redbank Valley Elementary School where he taught history for 30 years.

Denny was known for his beautiful bass voice. He sang with the Burford Quartet for many years and always supported his wife, Cindy, with her choir and musical performances.

Denny had many talents and loves. One was photography, of which his historical notecards were loved by all.

He founded the Historical Society for the Valley, with his beloved wife, Cindy. His photos were used in the book they published entitled A Pictorial History of the Redbank Valley.

He had a great love of Bonsai trees and even did workshops on how to grow them. He traveled to many Bonsai conferences all over the US and aboard.

Denny could be seen photographing trains while standing on the railway platform as they whistled by.

Denny was known as a great prayer warrior. He started the pastor’s prayer group at Oakland Church of God.

Out of all of his accomplishment and hobbies, his most treasured were his family, which he instilled the love and service to God.

Denny was married on June 19, 1971, to Lucinda Carol “Cindy” (Traister) Morgan and she survives. He is also survived by two children, Ginger Covert and her husband, Mark, of Butler and Justin Morgan and his wife, Tracy, of New Bethlehem, four grandchildren, Corra Morgan, Bryce Morgan, Gina Rhoades, and Justace Morgan, and two brothers, Darrell Morgan and his wife, Ginger, of New Kensington and Denzel Morgan and his wife, Kathy, of Conway, South Carolina.

Denny was preceded in death by his grandson, Jacob Eaton Rhoades.

Visitation will be on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jimmy Swogger officiating.

Immediately following the funeral service, the Walter W. Craig Post #354 of New Bethlehem American Legion will honor their fallen comrade.
Interment will take place at the Oakland Cemetery in Distant.

The family asked in lieu of flowers that donations be given to the Jacob E. Rhoades Foundation. Donations can be sent through PayPal at [email protected].

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.