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Announcing the passing of Edward B. Dunlap, CentiMark's Founder and Chairman.
It’s with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the death of our Founder and Chairman Edward B. Dunlap, Jr. on July 23, 2022. He died peacefully at his home after an extended illness, surrounded by his family.
CentiMark has lost our founder - a true visionary. The world has lost a kind and caring person. All of us who have had the pleasure to work with Mr. Dunlap have lost an inspiring leader. He leaves behind a company that only he could have built from the basement of his home - turning a $1,000 investment into a billion dollar corporation. Ed Dunlap’s entrepreneurial spirit and tireless drive will forever be the very essence of CentiMark Corporation. He celebrated with us in December 2021 as we achieved our billion dollar sales goal and he will be with us in spirit as we achieve future goals for CentiMark.
When Mr. D had challenges as he grew CentiMark over the years, he read Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking. He read this quote numerous times: “I place this day, my life, my loved ones, and my work in the Lord’s hands. There is no harm in the Lord’s hands, only good. Whatever happens, whatever results, if I am in the Lord’s hands and if it is the Lord’s will, it is good.”
Today, we are grief-stricken with the death of our leader. Let’s honor his memory by dedicating ourselves and continuing to support Timothy M. Dunlap, our President & CEO, as he honors his Father’s legacy by pursuing the vision he had for his company, associates and clients that he loved so much.
Sympathy cards can be mailed to:
Mrs. Anna Dunlap and the Dunlap Family, CentiMark Corporation,
12 Grandview Circle, Canonsburg, PA 15317
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial contributions to:
Coast Guard Foundation | Attn: Edward B. Dunlap Memorial Fund | 394 Taugwonk Road, Storington, CT 06378.
Make A Wish Greater Pittsburgh & WV | Attn: Edward B. Dunlap Memorial Fund | The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, 37th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital | Attn: Edward B. Dunlap Memorial Fund | 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Funeral Arrangements:
Viewing: Saturday, July 30, 2022 and Sunday, July 31, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at William Slater II Funeral Services, 1650 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. 412-563-2800.
Mass of Catholic Burial: Monday, August 1, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241. 412-831-1010
Cemetery: Immediately following Mass. Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum, 2900 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317. 724-941-7601
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Tributes:
"CentiMark founder Edward Dunlap Jr. remembered as mentor, philanthropist" by Shirley McMarlin | Tribune-Review
"Dunlap 'always looking to help someone' by Karen Mansfield | Observer-Reporter
"Businessman Edward Dunlap, co-owner of LeMont on Mount Washington, dies at 83" | Pittsburgh's Action News
"Roofing Obituary: CentiMark Founder, Chairman Edward B. Dunlap" | Roofing Contractor
"Obituary: Edward B. Dunlap Jr. | Founder of CentiMark, owner of LeMont Restaurant" | by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
KDKA-AM - Marty Griffin Tribute to Ed Dunlap - Tue Jul 26 2022
KDKA-AM - Larry Richert Tribute to Ed Dunlap - Tue Jul 26 2022
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