Dennis Edward Bihary died on Aug. 28, 2026, in Chardon, Ohio, at the age of 78, the Geauga County Maple Leaf reported. Family and friends called him Denny.
A Cleveland native born Nov. 24, 1947, Bihary earned degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and Cleveland State University. His engineering career began at Diamond Shamrock in Fairport Harbor, and he stayed with the business as it became Eltech, then Oxytech, then De Nora. In that role he traveled to six continents helping set up chlorine chemical plants, according to the obituary.
Bihary belonged to the First Congregational Church of Claridon and volunteered through the church, youth groups and the Boy Scouts. The obituary describes him as involved in his children's school events and 4-H activities, and as a devoted grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Sayler Bihary; five children, Sharon Gesse, Keith Bihary, Stephen Bihary, Diane Riley and Adam Bihary; 14 grandchildren; and his sister, Susan Zarachowicz. His parents, J. Edward and Genevieve "Jenny" Bihary, died before him.
Visitation is set for 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes, 1009 Mentor Ave., Painesville, with additional calling hours from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday. The funeral follows at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church of Claridon, 13942 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg Township. Burial will be private. Memorial gifts may go to the church.