02/21/2026
Dennis R. “Denny” Doran, 66, of Greensburg, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 25, 1959 in Greensburg, a son of Raymond C. and Nancy Baughman Doran, of Jeannette. Denny was an outstanding musician, especially on the saxophone and piano. He performed professionally from a young age with a variety of bands and was the musical director/pianist at Conley Inn Showrooms, for years. As a music teacher and band director for over 35 years, he shared his deep love of music with students at Greensburg Central Catholic High School and West Hempfield Middle School. Denny cherished spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed family vacations to Deep Creek Lake and Myrtle Beach, golfing with his sons and close friends, hunting and fishing at the family’s Rusty Hinge Ranch, and Steelers parties with all the family gathered. He was a longtime member of the Hilltop Social Club, the American Legion Post 18, and various sportsmen clubs. In addition to his parents, Denny is survived by his loving wife of nearly 44 years, Kristine “Kriss” Shogan Doran, and their beautiful family - sons Michael (Lacey) and Erik (Courtney), daughters Kelli (Joseph) Vidakovich and Megan (James) Hess, and nine incredible grandchildren who adored their Pappy: Colin Doran, Lucas Doran, Shane Doran, Andrew Doran, Benjamin Doran, Molly Vidakovich, Levi Vidakovich, Mya Hess, and Delaney Hess. He is also survived by his sister, Susan (Scott) Deutsch and two brothers: Jeffrey and Douglas (Jamie) Doran. Denny made friends everywhere he went, many of whom became part of the extended family. He will be deeply missed by so many and forever remembered. Family and friends will be received from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Private interment will follow at Westmoreland County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to sarcoma research at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to the University of Pittsburgh. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Dennis Doran to UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, or make a gift online.