David H. Downing
David H. Downing, 86, of East Brady died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Clarion Hospital.
Born Jan. 31, 1933, in East Brady, he was the son of Charles E. and Florence “Mildred” (Shawl) Downing.
On May 1, 1951, David married the former Blanche M. Fleeger; she survives.
David owned and operated his family business, Downing Sanitation, for 30 years. The business serviced many homes and businesses in East Brady and surrounding areas. Before that, he worked at Pullman Standard as a welder for three years, and drove a truck for several years.
David enjoyed hunting, had an interest in trains, was a member of the NRA, and loved family gatherings. He was a loving and kind man, who was the life of the party.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Blanche Downing of East Brady; one son, Larry, and his wife, Linda Downing, of Fairmont City; and three daughters, Sandy and her husband, Keith McLane, of Pottsville, Debbie Henry of Valencia, and Janet and her husband, Donald Wyman, of New Bethlehem.
He is also survived by one brother, L. Wilson, and his wife, Catherine Downing, of Bradys Bend; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
David was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and his sister-in- law, Charles and Annabelle Downing; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Max Slaugenhoup; and two grandchildren.
DOWNING — Friends of David H. Downing, who died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.Additional visitation will be held from noon until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The service will be celebrated by Pastor Mark Hillwig of East Brady Baptist Church, and the Rev. Lyle Westover of the Distant Baptist Church.Burial will follow in St. Eusebius Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the Downing family suggests memorials be made in David's name to the East Brady Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 325, East Brady, PA 16028To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.
