Dennis Michael Rach, 53, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 24, 2018 in his home. He was born May 30, 1964 in New Eagle, the son of the late Herbert Joseph "Joel" and Marlene Louise Deitz Rach.
Dennis was a 1982 graduate of Mon Valley Catholic High School. He furthered his education at the University of Pittsburgh and Theil College earning a bachelor of science in pharmacy. He had practiced as a pharmacist at Monongahela Valley Hospital until 2004. He was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela. Dennis enjoyed water sports and boating and also had an interest in body building and power lifting in which he won several awards. Dogs were a huge part of his life and he was passionate when it came to raising and training them.
He is survived by two brothers and three sisters, Joel F. Rach, M.D, of Monongahela, Karen Boretsky, MD and husband Bob Boretsky, MD of Pittsburgh; Linda Smida and Tim Williams of Monongahela, Nancy Lentz and husband Greg of Chardon, Ohio, Brian Rach and wife Jimmie of Peters Township; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend a mass of Christian burial on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM in St. Damien of Molokai Church with the Rev. William Terza, pastor as celebrant. Committal services and inurnment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela.
Because of his love for dogs, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.