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David Dunsavage Obituary

WILKES-BARRE — David J. Dunsavage, 72, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, in the Timber Ridge Health Care Center, Wilkes-Barre. His wife is Marianne Thoman Dunsavage.

David was born Dec. 28, 1941, in Pittston, a son of the late John and Mary Elko Dunsavage. He was a graduate of Wyoming High School and attended Penn State University. He was employed by Techniglas, Pittston. David was a U.S. Navy veteran, reaching the rank of petty officer third class.

David was an accomplished musician and played locally with Joe Nardone and the All-Stars. He also was an avid tennis player.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Wendell Thoman.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Marianne, are his sons, David Jr., Mark and Michael; his daughter, Marina; his sisters, Lillian Savicki and Betty Lee Frusciante; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township, with the Very Rev. Joseph Martin of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral officiating. Interment will follow in the Orthodox Lawn of Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Family and friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A Parastas service will be at 6 p.m.

Published by Times Leader from May 11 to May 12, 2014.
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Dave, Mark and Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family in your time of sorrow. We were fortunate to know Dave for some time and consider ourselves touched by a wonderful man. We hope the great memories you have shared throughout the years help give some comfort in the difficult days ahead.

Feola Family

May 13, 2014

David Jr. and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim Wisdom

May 13, 2014

Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Dave and I went to navy boot camp togeather.
Ronnie Reese Formerly of Exeter. Now live in Md.




sorry

May 12, 2014

Dave Jr. and family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Dave. I have had the opportunity to meet him a few times and recently at Mohegan Sun on the patio. He was very influential in the music industry in this valley and being a musician myself, we had a lot in common. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May his memory be eternal! Vicnaja Jemu Pamjat!

Brian Bankovich

May 12, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all in Jesus' name.

Josh Wargo

May 12, 2014

Sorry to hear about Dave's passing. He and the All Stars kept myself and my wife dancing for years and years.
Steve/Barb

May 12, 2014

Rest in peace my friend Heaven has some new music .

william lamoreaux

May 12, 2014

With Deepest Sympathy you will be truly missed we love you uncle Dave...

Arty and Debbie Savicki

May 11, 2014

God now has another angel.... I know you are up in heaven right now looking down on us WE LOVE YOU UNCLE DAVE you will be greatly missed by the family

Mechelle Savicki

May 11, 2014

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