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David Peifly Obituary

David A. Peifly
David A. Peifly, 60, of Upper Milford Township, died May 7, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of Tracy Peifly. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Richard S. and Ardath L. (Minner) Peifly. He was a 1970 graduate of Parkland High School and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He was the former president of Smith and Peifly Inc., Allentown, from 1982 to 2003. He was the third generation to run the prominent Allentown business founded in 1919. He was an active member with the Allentown Rotary Club and was club president 1991 to 1992 and foundation president 1995 to 1998. He was a member of the Lehigh Valley Hospital Board of Associates from 1990 to 1998 and was the board president 1994 to 1995. He served as a member of the Upper Milford Township Zoning Hearing Board from 1990 to 1995 and was the boards vice chairman from 1994 to 1995. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoyed cooking, gardening, and disc golf. He loved taking walks with his wife and always enjoyed getting some fresh air. He was a member of various Emmaus social clubs, including Catholic War Vets Post #454, Citizens Fire Co. #2, Unami Fish and Game, VFW Post 7088, The Mercantile Club, and Emaus Fire Co. No. 1. Survivors: He is survived by his wife; stepson, Tyler Martin; two biological children, Richard and Katherine; sister, Sandra Cindy and her husband, Barry Stettler; and many other loving family members. Services: Noon, Saturday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm Street, Emmaus. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday in the funeral home. Interment in Emmaus Moravian Cemetery.

Published by Morning Call on May 8, 2013.
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Tracy, I was thinking about Dave the other day when I went by roths formal wear. I remember the good times we had and the kind and sincere person he was. for me he was the best person I ever worked for.

ken clifford

Coworker

May 2, 2020

Pif and I are Sammy brothers and lived together our 4th year at UVA at Lake Monticello. We had so many great memories together and had lost touch until last year when we reconnected. I just learned of his passing from a Sammy brother and am so shocked and saddened by the news. Rest in peace, Pif.

Steve Selinger

May 17, 2013

Cindy,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

faye schall

May 14, 2013

A nice guy, I will miss him. Whether it was Disc Golf or paintball. Always nice to hang out with him. Tracy, I have no words for your loss. The one thing i do know is when ever i saw you two together. That was love.

Lee Follweiler

May 13, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Dave alot.

Tony and Betty

May 11, 2013

My condolences to the whole family. Dave & I always had a great time working at Smith & Peifly. He always had a smile on his face & a chuckle in his voice. Also, remember spending many a night at the Roxy Theater in Northampton with some of today's big name groups when they first started out. They played some great music. May you rest in peace !

Dave Mellner

May 10, 2013

Tracy,
I met Dave when I joined the Rotary Club in 1985. As the years passed we became good friends. Try to have good memories and think good thoughts.

Ron Lewis

May 10, 2013

What you are is God's gift to you; what you become is your gift to God.
We are truly sorry for your loss.

Jacqueline Marks Dorsey

May 10, 2013

So sorry for your loss Tracy. Was always fun running into you 2 some where.

Steve Segan jr

May 10, 2013

Tracy & family,
So sorry to hear of your husband passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joanne M Brantley

May 10, 2013

tracy,tayler and the rest of Dave/s family. just wanted to say how sorry i am. he was a good employer and friend. i remember when he had to lay me and 2 others off he had tears in his eyes. that is the type of compassionate man dave was. god bless you all . Ken Clifford

May 9, 2013

Chip and I are so sorry for your loss Tracy and
Tyler. We just saw him at Weis about two weeks ago. Our thoughts are with you both of you at this sad time.
Chip and Dawn Bowers.

May 9, 2013

Jacqueline Smith

May 9, 2013

Tracy & family, I was so saddened to hear of Dave's passing. He will certainly be missed by many. God Bless you all.

Rose Timmcke

May 9, 2013

Sorry for your loss Tracy

George Bubernak

May 9, 2013

My heart and condolences go out to Tracy and the family. It was such a pleasure to work with Dave and it was a shock to hear of his passing. My prayers are with Dave and his loved ones. I pray that the loving memories of him will give you strength during this difficult time and those memories will help heal the hole you feel in your hearts. We will always remember his smile and his laugh.

Dennis Smith

May 9, 2013

Cindy...I am SO sorry to hear of Dave's passing...you know how much I loved him and you and your Mom and Dad...such wonderful memories we have. Feel my hugs...

Linda Arbogast-Ross

May 9, 2013

Tim, D, Lizzie and Adam Peters

May 8, 2013

Tracy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and Tyler. Dave was such a dear friend with the biggest heart. He was always so giving to others. So blessed by his friendship and all the many, many good times camping together, all his wonderful cooking, Christmas Eves and birthday parties...his big smile ...always so positive...he will surely be missed...XOXOXO

Tim, D, Lizzie and Adam Peters

May 8, 2013

Ric and Katie---I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Rohrbach

May 8, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We always loved seeing you out walking every night! John and Sharon Wapner

May 8, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family of Dave.I had the pleasure of being his friend since the 70's. R.I.P.

Deb Recker

May 8, 2013

Tracy,So sorry to see the passing of Dave.He was a really nice guy! God Bless! Donna Eisenhard

Donna Eisenhard

May 8, 2013

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