David Allen Ney

SUNBURY - David Allen Ney, 66, of Sunbury, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2008. He will be missed by family and friends, though the pain of our loss will be lessened knowing that we will see him again when we join him in Heaven.
He was a son of the late Rev. James C. and Iva D. Nye. He is survived by his wife, Nancy C. Ney, whom he married in 1962.
Dave was a 1960 graduate of Sunbury High School and later became a member of the Shikellamy school board.
After the death of his parents, Dave and his family left his business in Maryland and moved back to Pennsylvania to take over the Bible Depot, a request of his father's. At the same time, he successfully farmed 20 acres abundant with produce and animals.
Dave's passion for capturing the world with his camera eventually led him to become chief photographer for The Daily Item and a popular freelance wedding photographer. He also used his extensive knowledge of computers to further a career as a specialist at Radio Shack, eventually teaching adults at Susquehanna University.
Dave and Nancy retired in 1998 and moved to Palm Bay, Fla. They were foster parents in Florida and changed the lives of many children through their love, patience and devotion. They shared time with family and friends by spending their summers in Pennsylvania. One could always expect an enjoyable day at their campsite fishing, tubing or having a picnic.
Dave had numerous hobbies and enjoyed each to its fullest. He enjoyed scuba diving and founded the Susquehanna Rescue Team. He loved music and would spend quiet times at his piano, playing his favorite hymns and especially his favorite piece, "Moonlight Sonata." He loved riding motorcycles, building and flying model airplanes, boating and fishing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Christina M. Campbell, David A. Ney Jr., Amy L. Ney, Nannette I. Cooper and Kenneth E. Ney; three grandchildren, Tara Nicole Campbell, Collin James Ney and Nicholas Shawn Cooper; two sisters, Jane L. Baker and Marian R. Ocker; and two brothers, John R. Ney and Daniel E. Ney.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard K. Ney and James C. Ney Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity United Methodist Church, King Street, Northumberland. A light lunch will be served for family and friends in the church hall after the service.
Dave touched many lives with his unselfish love and chose to continue doing this even after his death by being an organ donor. In lieu of flowers, he would want others to follow his example of serving God by truly loving and helping others.