Obituary

Dennis J. Cottage, 80, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, with his devoted wife and dear friends by his side.

Born on April 23, 1946, he was the beloved son of the late George and Kathryn (Bill) Cottage.

Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Navy Sea Bees. Following his military service in Vietnam, he attended Point Park Junior College and Marietta College in Ohio before beginning a successful career as an engineering cost estimator, working for several companies throughout his professional life.

Above all else, Dennis was a man of deep and unwavering faith. Dennis dedicated his life to serve his God Jehovah 52 years ago. He faithfully served as an elder with the Beaver Falls Congregation. Sharing the Bible’s message and the hope of God’s Kingdom brought him great joy and purpose. He dearly loved his brothers and sisters in the congregation and treasured the lifelong friendships they shared.

Dennis found happiness in the simple wonders of God’s creation. He had a passion for astronomy, photography, books, and music. A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed cheering on Pittsburgh’s professional teams and, in his younger years, was an accomplished baseball pitcher. Most of all, Dennis cherished the time he spent with his family and friends, creating memories that will be forever treasured.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of more than 60 years, Loretta (DeVincent) Cottage; his daughter, Carrie (Derrick) Burton; his cherished grandchildren, Kylee Nikole, Indiya, and Marcellus; his adored great-grandchildren, Bryce Alexander, Natalia, and Marcellus; and his many spiritual brothers and sisters of the Beaver Falls Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and around the world.

Family and friends will be received at 6:00 PM Monday July 20^th at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses – Beaver Falls Congregation, 3122 37th Street Extension, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. A funeral discourse will follow at 7:00 PM.

A private inurnment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

The Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, was honored to care for the Cottage family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver Falls Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses through the official donation website at donate.jw.org.