Wayne Arthur Porter

Wayne A. Porter

Dundee/Tyrone: Wayne Arthur Porter, age 44, of Dundee, NY passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 4, 2026.

Friends are invited to calling hours from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Monday March 9, at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. A graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday March 10, in Tyrone Union Cemetery, Tyrone NY, with Deacon Johnnie Petris officiating.

Wayne was born Nov. 20, 1981 in Sayre, PA, the son of Dale Porter and Bonnie L. Andrews. He graduated from Dundee Central School in 2000. After 18 years, on August 23, 2025 in Altay Baptist Church he finally made it official and married the love of his life Marissa J. Smith.

Wayne was a kind soul, he befriended everyone he met. He loved to ride ATV’s, fishing, and hanging out with his family and friends.

He is loved by all but will be missed forever by his wife Marissa J. Porter; his two daughter Jessica Abeel and Briana Porter; two granddaughters Ava &Autumn Abeel; his loving parents Bonnie and Howard “Tim” Rumsey; a brother Darren Porter; step sister Sabrina Leavens; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his father Dale Porter.

He was predeceased by his son Wayne A. Porter Jr.; and two daughters Keltzy Ann Porter, and Theresa Deeann Porter.

Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.