Dennis Clifford Taschek

Dennis Clifford Taschek, age 76, died Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Capital Health Systems at Fuld in Trenton NJ after a brief illness.

Born August 4, 1946 in Harrisburg PA, Dennis was the son of the late Francis J. and Helen (Alleman) Taschek. Dennis grew up in Perdix PA and graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg. He was a member of Our Lady of Victories Church in Baptistown NJ.

As a young man, Dennis loved to golf, go boating and off-shore fishing with friends and family. He enjoyed hunting deer and small game. Later in his life, he found pleasure in keeping his vegetable and flower gardens and reading novels, especially non-fiction prose.

He married in 1966 to the love of his life, Patricia McNaughton and the two settled in Hammonton NJ for ten years, then moved to Indiana for fifteen years, followed by five years in upstate New York and finally to their home in Kingwood Township NJ. Dennis and Patricia loved to travel and especially enjoyed many trips to Hawaii.

In addition to his parents, Dennis was predeceased by his brother Michael John Taschek. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia L. (McNaughton) Taschek, and his daughter, Stacey Lee Ditmer of Pennsylvania.

A Mass of Christian Burial is being planned for the Spring of 2023 at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Marysville PA. Interment will follow at that time in Rolling Green Cemetery in Camp Hill PA. There are no calling hours being planned. Please check this webpage for an update of dates and times.

Cremation services and funeral arrangements are under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington NJ 08822.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dennis’ name may be made to Our Lady of Victories Church, 1005 Route 519, Baptistown, NJ 08803.

For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.