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David Kasper Obituary
SHAVERTOWN — Dr. David Kasper, 61, of Shavertown, died Thursday morning, Aug. 20, 2015, at his home.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of Dorothea Kelly Kasper and the late Louis Kasper.
Dr. David was a graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School and graduated magna cum laude from Wilkes College. He then received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served his internship at Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center and also served a residency for internal medicine at Scranton Temple Medicine program, acting as chief resident in his last year.
Dr. David was a member of the Luzerne County Medical Society, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the American Association and the American College of Physicians.
He was formerly associated with Valley Crest, Director of Hospice Community Care now Celtic Hospice, Kingston, and associated with Home Health Care Corporation.
Dr. David was past board member of Mercy Hospital Regional Board, hospital president of Mercy Special Care, Nanticoke, pharmacy and therapeutic committee at Mercy Special Care and was a member of the medical executive committee at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.
Dr. David was a member of the medical staff of John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He was also a member of St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Dr. David was a kind and generous man to all of his family, colleagues, friends and patients and will be greatly missed by all.
Preceding him in death was his father, Louis Kasper.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, Dorothea Kelly Kasper, are his wife, Maria Baloga Kasper and their daughter, Alison Kasper, Shavertown; brother, Attorney Samuel Kasper and his wife, Doreen, Mountain Top.
Funeral will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township, with Trisagion Services conducted by Father David Hester, pastor of St. Mary's Church, followed by services at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Corcoran Funeral Home, Plains Township.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre, or the charity of one's choice.
For more information or to leave Dr. David's family a message of condolence, please visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Kasper
Trish
September 10, 2015
Sorry for you'r loss. Had the pleasure to work with Dr. Kasper.
Beverly Sims
September 2, 2015
sorry for your loss ...he was my doctor when I was in mercy care in Nanticoke ...he will be miss
Marie H.
September 2, 2015
I just learned by chance of Dr. Kasper's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to his family. Dr. Kasper cared for my father at NSC in 2012, & words cannot express how appreciative we were of the dedicated, compassionate, & extremely competent medical care he provided to my Dad. He was a remarkable doctor, the likes of which are not easily found today. May God bless him, and his family. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Patty S
August 29, 2015
I met Dr K at Mercy WB a long time ago, I met again at SC in Nanticoke, everyone loved him. He will be greatly missed.
Joanne
August 27, 2015
I worked with Dr. Kasper for a few years. I was sorry to hear he had passed. I send my condolences to his wife and daughter. Gone too soon.
August 25, 2015
Sincere condolences on your loss. I worked at Mercy Wilkes-Barre and Nanticoke with Dr. K. and saw his concern for and the care he provided to his patients. I appreciated that care, compassion and skills personally when I was a patient a few years ago. He will be missed.
Betsy
Former Mercy Employee
August 25, 2015
Dear Maria and Allison,
We are so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Our prayers and sympathy are with you. My father was so very fond of Dave.
Ellen (Stasko) & Don Groff
barney &joanne Weber Pearl Stasko
August 25, 2015
Dear Maria and Allison, Barney and I and Mom were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a wonderful Doctor and a great friend who loved his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
August 24, 2015
Dear Maria and Allison,
Our hearts go out to you upon your very sudden shocking loss of your dear husband and dad. What a wonderful person to know, personally and professionally, with a heart of gold, and those memories will remain always, along with the pictures of the early days. May Our Lord comfort you with His loving presence and fill you with His peace during this difficult time, especially as you said your final farewell,and in the days to follow.
Our deep sympathy, thoughts,love and prayers,
Mrs. Barbara Skopek and Family in Connecticut
Marion Rogers
August 24, 2015
Dr Kasper was a very caring and dedicated physician to his patients at John Heinz. He always made sure to spend a few moments with each and every patient daily. As an 11-7 nurse at John Heinz I saw this dedication daily and was always in awe of his continued caring nature. Dr Kasper will be missed as a physician, colleague and mostly as a friend. Rest in Peace Dr Kasper.
Rick Klepac
August 24, 2015
Dave was a special and wonderful person. No matter how much time passed between meetings we could easily pick up where we left off. We could do this because Dave cared. Dave was just that; a genuine and wonderful person who cared. He is missed.
Noreen Brzozowski
August 24, 2015
A fabulous diagnostician, fantastic physician. I Loved his wit, sarcasm and most OF ALL HIS HEARTY, WONDERFUL LAUGH! We worked together at SCI Retreat. A wonderful physician. We have all lost a true asset in Wyoming Valley. You always made me laugh. Will miss you! RIP and God Speed!
August 23, 2015
Maria and Alison, I am so so very sorry for your loss..I am so sorry I didn't attend the viewing, I just read the obit tonight...I am so very sorry, you were so awesome and generous when my Mom died..Truely sorry
Love,
Dede Degerolamo
MaryAnn Jones
August 23, 2015
Rest in peace Dr Kasper..very sad to hear of your passing..Im sure you will be looking down on all of us at JHIRM..also thank you for being part of my fathers care during his JH stay
Brian O'Donnell
August 23, 2015
Dr. Kasper left a legacy of truly loving his family and helping his community through the kindness of his talented medical care. Our most sincere condolences to the entire Kasper Family.
Brian and Marcy O'Donnell
August 23, 2015
More than a physician, a friend.More than a friend,a great friend..his family was his everything...they say in the healthcare field.."everyone is replaceable" ..you are the exception to that rule..John Heinz won't be the same without you..
Eileen Bernecker
August 23, 2015
Dr. Kasper was a brilliant physician who brought out the best in so many of us in healthcare. he was a teacher and mentor to so many. He will be missed. May God bless his family . He loved them very much. Rest in peace.
Mercy Sister Susan Nowalis
August 23, 2015
Dr. Kasper was a blessing in my life when I was a patient at Special Care Hospital in 2013. May our loving God comfort all who mourn his passing.
Kristina Coy
August 23, 2015
A generous man, a dedicated physician, and a wonderful friend. Words can not convey the loss of him. Love and prayers to his family.
Loujise Davis
August 23, 2015
Dr. Kasper was my doctor at Special Care for 2 years. He was a great man, we used to talk quite a bit, always about his growing up and going to college, his life. He adored his wife and daughter. I was in the hospital for 3 months at a time, and I always enjoyed his talks. It helped me connect to the outside world. I will never forget him. Prayers to his family. I am shocked at his passing. God Bless.
Marianne Sailus
August 23, 2015
Dr. Kasper was a good man who cared about his patients as well as the staff with whom he worked. He will be greatly missed. May God comfort all who love him, and grant to Dr. Kasper eternal memory.
Joanne
August 23, 2015
So, so sorry & saddened by the news of Dave's passing. Much love my friend. XO
Bonnie Felch
August 23, 2015
One of a kind he was there when I needed him at work and he was there to help with my family I will always remember his integrity and "sarcasm ""
Joann Leo
August 22, 2015
My heart is saddened with the passing of Dr. David Kasper. He was a brilliant physician and remarkable friend. John Heinz will never be the same without his wisdom and compassionate care he provided to his patients. May God take you under his wing as you have done for so many.Rest in peace my dear friend.
Bonnie Lillo
August 22, 2015
My Thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Kasper's family. He was such a wonderful person. There are really no words to describe what a great human being he was. He will be deeply missed.
Claudette Bartorillo
August 22, 2015
So sorry to hear that Doctor Kasper passed away! I first met him while I was working for Doctor Peter Decker and we would spend times chatting when he would come over to our office next door to Mercy Hospital! He was a very , kind and compassionate man as well as doctor! What a great loss to the community. Prayers for his family.
August 22, 2015
Sonny and I got to know David as both a fellow caregiver and a patient. He was loved, admired and respected by all who knew him. His great sense of humor and vast knowledge of medicine was infectious. You could talking with him about anything. His is a great loss for all that knew him and all that never got the chance. Our sincere condolences to his family.
Judy and Sonny Womelsdorf
Joan Cavanaugh
August 22, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My mom was his patient, and I always enjoyed taking her to see him. He was so cheerful and kind. A very dedicated doctor, I would see him working at John Heinz. My deepest sympathy.
August 22, 2015
Our friend Brian called and told us the sad news about David. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Mark and Lori Sawicki
Denver, Colorado
Keith Konecke
August 22, 2015
Sorry for your loss. David and Sam were childhood friends that left me with fond memories. David and I also went to high school together.
ANDY MAMARY
August 22, 2015
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Lori Evans
August 22, 2015
My deepest sympathies. A tremendous loss of a very dedicated and skilled physician. not to mention someone I called a friend...
Suzanne Pudlosky Keller
August 22, 2015
Maria, so very sorry and shocked to hear about Dave. You will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
(Jack passed away just this past December 29, so I understand, I'm here if you need to talk.)
Love from Suzie
June & Charlie Bond
August 22, 2015
Our sincere sympathies to the family of such a fine man. May you cherish all the good memories. God bless and be with you!
August 22, 2015
August 22, 2015
Dr. Kasper was a wonderful person and dedicated Doctor. Night shift at Heinz, will never be the same. I'll miss his infectious smile and laugh, now we have a special guardian angel to watch over us.
Tom and Carole Gagatek
Brian Pitts
August 22, 2015
I met Dr Kasper at John Heinz rehab when I moved to Nepa in 2000. He may me feel right at home the first time I met him and we became close friends ever since. I learned so much from him in my nursing career and I respected him for his love of his patients. He was 'one of a kind' and I will never forget him. He was a generous, loving man who cared about the nurses lives beyond the work environment. Heaven gained a great doctor but mankind lost an angel.
August 21, 2015
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Kasper. Many knew him to be a superb doctor and were touched by his compassion. He will be missed.
Lyd Regep
August 21, 2015
May, God be with him! He will be deeply missed.
Barb Tigue
August 21, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. If there is anything you need, know I am here.
Neil Wesner
August 21, 2015
Very sorry to hear of David's passing.
He was a compassionate, dedicated physician.
August 21, 2015
Very sorry to hear of David's passing. Very dedicated physician.
Richard and Jan Abramowitz
Father Joe Sica
August 21, 2015
I was shocked to hear of Dr. Kasper's death. While as chaplain at Mercy in Wilkes-Barre I witnessed first hand the compassionate and gentle care he showed all his patients. His wisdom and humor along with his medical skills can never be replaced. He cared about people. What a tremendous void this loss will bring. My prayers are with his family.
Brian Klepac
August 21, 2015
Stunned,sorry and very sad to hear this news about a really special man who I was fortunate to know for most of my life. My condolences to his family and friends.
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