Dennis Canning , 82, of Sellersville, Pennsylvania entered into rest at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

He was the beloved husband of Edythe "Edie" M. (Reily) Canning, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Dennis was the son of the late William Canning and the late Ethel (Wood) Canning.

Dennis was a proud graduate of North Penn High School, Class of 1961. He went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force as an Airman Second Class. Following his military service, Dennis worked as an auto mechanic for T.D. Keyser in Lansdale from 1965 to 1981. He later continued his career at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, where he remained until his retirement in 1999.

Dennis had a passion for motorcycles and was a longtime member of the Blue Comets Motorcycle Club in Skippack, PA, as well as the local Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Chapter in Harleysville, PA. He found great joy in the open road and especially cherished the many trips he and his wife took together, including rides to Lake George, New York, and Daytona Beach, Florida. He also enjoyed traveling with dear friends, Ken and Dawn Jordon, to Myrtle Beach, North Carolina.

Above all, Dennis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who treasured time spent with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Debra Herzstein and her husband, James, of Harleysville, PA, and Lisa Stone and her husband, Harry "Bud," of Quakertown, PA; his son, Dean Canning of Quakertown, PA; his five grandchildren – Eric, Justine, Corrine, Ryan, and Rachel; his eight great-grandchildren – Mackenzie, Ava, Vincent, Lucas, Micah, Wilder, Devereaux, and Archie; his brother, James Canning of Bally, PA; his step-brother, Floyd Kramer of Reading, PA; and his half-sister, Patricia Szulborski of East Texas, PA.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Inurnment will take place at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bucks County SPCA, 60 Reservoir Road , Quakertown, PA 18951 http://www.bcspca.org/ .

Arrangements are by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA. Online condolences may be offered at www.andersfh.com .