Hollenshead, David Smith

Any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a Dad ..... With his daughters by his side, David Smith Hollenshead, 91, of Warren Center, Pa went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 14, 2017. David was born on April 1, 1926 in Needmore, PA a son of the late Rev. David and Blanche (Smith) Hollenshead. Following graduation from Warfordsburg High School, David enlisted into the US Army and proudly served his country from 1944-1946. On December 22, 1945 he married Raymeta Chaffee and together they shared fifty one years of marriage until her passing on January 24, 1997. Following an honorable discharge, David continued his education at Dickinson College where he received his Bachelors degree in 1948. A knowledgeable to prestigious man, David began his banking career with the Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia (1948-1950) and served as Executive Vice President for the York Bank and Trust Company (1958-1975); President (1975-1984); Chairman of the Board (1980-1984) and Chief Executive Officer (1984). In addition, he also was past president of the LaFayette Club of York and past president of the York Chapter of Sertoma; Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Continental Bancorp, Inc. in Philadelphia. Proud of his community, David also served as director for the York County Industrial Development Corp., Small Enterprise Development Corp, El-Ge Potato Chip Company, Inc., Laurel Fish and Game Association and Better York. Following Raymeta's passing, David enjoyed dining out and met Irene, together they enjoyed fourteen years of marriage. David and Irene enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. David's heart was once again broken on October 15, 2012 when Irene had passed away.

David will be greatly missed by his daughters and son-in-law: Karen and Scott Smith of Saranac Lake, NY; Kathy Cowher of Warren Center, Pa; his step children: Edward and Linda Kutney of St. James City, Fla; Diane and Robert Sloma of Binghamton; his grandchildren: Daniel Smith, Charles (Morgan) Smith; Jennifer Cowher Williams; David (Cassandra) Cowher; step grandchildren: David Kutney, Jr., Steven Sloma and Audrey Sloma; his great grandchildren: Kella Williams, Daniel Cowher and Rebecca Cowher; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. David was predeceased by his parents; brother John (Sylvia) Hollenshead, grandson-in-law R. Felder Williams and step son David Kutney.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service and celebration of David's life on Friday, July 14th at 1pm at the Dille Parish United Church of Christ, LeRaysville, Pa with his Pastor Rev. Tom Burlington, officiating. A private family interment was held in the Neath Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting his guest book at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may remember the Dille Parish United Church of Christ Emergency Fund, c/o Sharon Rockefeller, 903 Main St., LeRaysville, PA 18829 or a charity of one's choice. Our hearts were grateful for the love and care given to Dad while he resided at Good Shepherd Fairview and to the loving care he received from Lourdes Hospice in his final days. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Apr. 23, 2017.

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Keith Zimmerman

May 19, 2017

I had the wonderful opportunity to know David (Mr. Hollenshead) and his family as a kid growing up across the road when he and his family lived in York. I mowed their lawn for a lot of years, had Mrs. Hollenshead as an elementary school music teacher, and was taken to a York baseball team game or two by Mr. Hollenshead. He and his family were the best! When I graduated from college with an engineering degree he gave me a great referral that was likely what got me a great position with a great company right-off. I miss him and his family very much and count them all as fantastic role models that helped me get going in the right direction. Once when I stopped by to be paid for mowing, David was playing the organ. He asked me what song I wanted him to play. I couldn't think of anything so I said "I don't know". David immediately began playing and singing "I Don't Know" to the tune of some other common song. Then he stopped and asked what else should I play? I still couldn't think of anything so I said "I can't think of anything". He proceeded to play and sing I can't think of anything" to the tune of another song. He repeated this about 4 or 5 times. It was a lot of fun and I will never forget how he was able to ad-lib so well. We could use a lot more like David Hollenshead in this world!

Marlene Snyder

April 25, 2017

I worked at The York Bank when Mr. Hollenshead was president. My condolences to his loving daughters.

Marlene Snyder

April 23, 2017

A Banking and Community Icon of York. Admired by this friendly competitor and so many others.
Bob Pullo

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