DENNIS C. HALENAR, age 74; of Medina, passed away peacefully at the home he built and loved. Beloved husband of Mary Jo (nee Deka); loving father of Dawn Kilbane (Brian), Tracey Hughes (Roger) and Amy Deka (Vince); dearest grandfather of Brian Allen Kilbane, Jordan Hughes, Emma Kilbane, Connor Deka, Payten Hughes, Carson Deka and Braden Kilbane; great-grandfather of Brynn Kilbane; son of Carl and Elizabeth (both deceased); brother of Gary (deceased) (Zinda), Thomas (Denise), Robert (Daphne) and Mark; beloved uncle, great uncle and friend of many. Dennis was a devoted man of faith, selfless, giving, and the ultimate family man. He will be deeply missed by the countless lives he touched. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St. Ambrose Endowment Fund, 929 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ambrose Church, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Private Interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) FRIDAY, February 13, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. Saturday in the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m.