Quinn Avery (Lynne Laurissa Dunham) passed away June 8, 2025. She was born December 26, 1952, in Elmira, NY. The daughter of Marie Campbell Dunham and Loren M. Dunham, Sr.

While in school Quinn participated in band (flute), chorus and was a majorette. She graduated from Williamson High School in 1970.

After graduating from Mansfield University with a Bachelor of Science in special education, Quinn moved to Colorado and was a teacher at Red Rock School on a reservation. She obtained her master's degree in special education from Adam's State College of Colorado.

Later Quinn attended Arizona University in Tucson where she obtained her doctorate degree in Special Education. She moved to Hawaii where she continued her work as the Director of Special Education.

In 2019, Quinn moved back to Pennsylvania. She enjoyed acting, camping, star gazing and getting together with friends and family.

Besides her parents, Quinn was predeceased by her nephew, Timothy C. Holmes.

She is survived by her brothers, Crawford C. Holmes (Cindy), and Loren M. Dunham Jr. (Andrea), her niece Tammy Gleckner (Gary), great nephews Brooks (Shannon), Brennan, Mak (Sophie) and Josiah Gleckner, great great nieces Delilah and Aubrey and great great nephews Jack and Timothy.

She also leaves behind special friends Candy, Barb, Deb and Mike and fur babies Sunny and Moon Baby.

Quinn's final resting place will be at Beech Flats Cemetery.

Pepper Funeral home in canton is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memories and condolences to the family may be shared by visiting www.pepperfuneralhomes.com