Randy R. Deiter

Randy R. Deiter

COUDERSPORT, PA---Randy R. Deiter, 64, a longtime resident and businessman of Coudersport, passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a lengthy illness.

Born on Thursday, July 20, 1961 in Coudersport, he was a son of Richard R. Deiter and Carol Deiter Espenshade. On December 15, 1995 in Coudersport, he married Dawnette D. Strayer, who survives.

Randy was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of 1979. He was a self-employed painter, having taken great pride in his work.

He, along with his wife, Dawn, enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. His greatest love was his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Dawn; his children, Mindi (S. (Jeff) Brown of Beaver, Ben J. (Karen) Strayer of Coudersport, and Paul D. (Jaime) Strayer of Harrisville, WV; five grandchildren, Hailey, Andrew, Aiden D., Aiden S., and Olivia; a great-grandson, Milo; a sister, Mindi M. (Floyd) Houdeshell of Millmont; a brother, David Deiter of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Randy was predeceased by his daughter, Samantha J. “Sami” Deiter; and a sister, Mary L. Gray.

In keeping with Randy’s wishes, there will be no public services. His family will have a private celebration of life.

Memorials in Randy’s name may be made to Teachers Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.

To all my Family and Friends, “I love you. Bye.”

Randy’s wife entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Randy, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.