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David McGurgan Obituary

DINGMANS FERRY, Pa. - David "Pappy" R. McGurgan, 56, of Dingmans Ferry, Pa., died Thursday, March 14, 2013.

Born in Binghamton, N.Y., David grew up in Newton, where he lived before moving to Dingmans Ferry. He was a United States Air Force veteran. A computer support technician, David worked for Activant Systems in Austin, Texas, for 20 years. David enjoyed fishing, shooting at the range, camping with friends, and concerts at Bethel Woods.

The son of the late William F. McGurgan Sr. and Joan (Middleton) McGurgan, David also was predeceased by his brother, John McGurgan, in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Lynn (Kobler) McGurgan; his daughter, Cheri Santini, of Matamoras, Pa.; his son, David McGurgan Jr., of Dingmans Ferry; his brother, William McGurgan Jr., of Dallas, Texas; and two grandchildren, Peter and Ryan Santini.

"Special thanks to Nurse Liz and Lynn's sister, Robin, for all their love and care."�

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice of Stroudsburg, 26 North Sixth St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.

Published by The New Jersey Herald on Mar. 17, 2013.
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So sorry to hear of Dave´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I´ve been trying to locate Lynn for an upcoming Pope John XXIII High School reunion and found out while searching. If this message board is still active I would appreciate it if you would share my contact information with Lynn: [email protected], Mobile (717) 215-5113.

Diane Hall-Lorello

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October 18, 2021

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I'm glad Dave is at peace and with Caden, our angels. With the help of my family and friends everything will be ok.luv yas.

Lynn Mcgurgan

March 24, 2013

Lynn, I've often wondered how things have been going since we all parted in different directions and now I'm very sorry to hear of your husbands passing.Remember all the good times and keep your children and grandchildren close..prayers for you and your family are being said..hope we bump into you sometime,somewhere...

Diane Van Leuven

March 20, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of your loss I think of you often may god bless you always.
Bonnie Crawn

March 18, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Daves passing.God bless you and stay beside you.I have often remembered you with love.

virginia reader

March 18, 2013

Bill, So sorry to hear of this. My condolences to you and your family

Judy Crepeau

March 18, 2013

Dear Lynn
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope that many happy memories will bring you comfort now and always.
Love, Pam Vealey Hartmann(from our campground in Fl)

March 17, 2013

Dear Lynn and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn't realize there was a service today. Please know I am with you in heart and spirit. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.Remember the good years. So happy you had Robin to help you through. Take comfort in all who love and care about you! I wish you peace and strength.
Love Susan

March 17, 2013

Lynn, Love ,hugs and my prayers to you and your family ,Please know that I've thought about you so often since you left work. You now have another angel in heaven.

Anne Welchg

March 17, 2013

Dear Lynn and Family.... I am so sorry for your loss, for Dave's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts, during this difficult time. I hope that soon you will think of Dave with warm memories and fun times and that smiles will come to your face. He is done with pain, worry and sadness now and I'm sure he wishes that all of you are too.

Sandra Smith

March 17, 2013

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