Dennis A. Watkins

NILES - Dennis A. "Stymie" Watkins, 68, passed away at 1:04 a.m. on Monday June 19, 2017 at his home following his battle with liver cancer. He was born in Niles on April 5, 1949 the son of Forest and Elva (Smith) Watkins. Dennis was a 1967 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Niles. He retired in 2011 from Astro Technical Services and also was a machinist for 18 years at Wean United. His passion was deer hunting throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania and hunting bear in Canada. He loved fishing, winning many walleye fishing tournaments on Lake Erie. He was an avid gunsmith and made and assembled custom hardwood gunstocks. Denny cherished the time spent with his family and especially his granchildren. His retirement years were spent with family traveling on vacations and cruises. While relaxing at home, he enjoyed watching the History Channel and old western movies. Denny is survived by his wife Sandy (Sabo) Watkins whom he married on February 18, 1978; two daughters, Tara (Christopher) Mowery of Austintown, Stacey (Matthew) Emch of Niles and four grandchildren, Rachel, Caleb, Ameera and Eli. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Larry and David Watkins. Calling Hours will be Friday, June 23, 2017 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The Funeral will follow at 6:00 p.m. Rev. David Conrad and Rev. Christopher Mowery will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 56 N. Chestnut Street, Niles, Ohio 44446.

Visitation

JUN 23. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EDT)

Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue Niles, OH 44446

Funeral

JUN 23. 6:00 PM (EDT)

Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue Niles, OH 44446