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Adam B. Dehner, 59, of Franklin, PA., passed away Saturday April 25, 2026 at UPMC-Hamot in Erie.
Born Dec. 27, 1966 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of the late Raymond and Eleanor Amsdell Dehner.
Adam attended Oil City Schools.
He had been employed by the Venango Training and Development Center.
Adam also went to the Hand in Hand Christian Center, where he had many friends, including Rusty and Darla Dodds. He enjoyed coloring and drawing.
Adam was a very social person,, he had a heart of gold, and was a very giving person.
He enjoyed pro wrestling.
Survivors include his siblings.
Becky Scott of Oil City
Blake Dehner and his wife Lisa of NY.
Raymond Dehner and his wife Joyce of Oil City
Patti Smith and her fiancé Rick Weaver of Oil City
Gail Gehr and her significant other Sam Sheets of Oil City
And by many nieces and nephews
Adam was preceded in death by three brothers Jeffrey, Gerald and Dean Dehner and by brothers-in-law Lawrence Smith and Dennis Scott.
A Memorial service will be held on May 15 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hand in Hand Mental Health Services Building, 118 Grant St. Franklin, PA. with Pastor Rusty Dodds from the Wayland Baptist Church, Presiding.
The family would like to specially thank his group home workers and special friends Rusty and Darla Dodds.
The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfunewralhome.com
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