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David Breining Obituary
Born Aug. 7, 1940, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Paul and Dorothy Fry Breining.
He was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Dave was formerly employed as a salesman for many years. He had been a restaurant owner and most recently worked as a security guard.
In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his son, Darin P. Breining.
Surviving are daughters, Crystal Kravits and husband, Mark, Shavertown; Colleen Breining, Wyoming; grandchildren, Kyleigh and Kade Kravits; sister, Joan Summerson and husband, Edward, Woolrich; several nieces and nephews; his dog and constant companion, Muffin.
Funeral services will be held at noon Monday from Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. The Rev. Earl W. Roberts III, pastor of Dallas United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 190 Welles St., Suite 118, Forty Fort, PA 18704.
Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail to [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
for David Breining
Gene Lepore
December 24, 2010
Colleen and Crystal, Just want you to know Dave was a great friend. I will always treasure the memories I have of him when we were together. My prayers are with your family.
I did not find out about his passing until Thursday.
December 20, 2010
Condolences to Dave's family and friends--He will truely be missed. I had so much fun with Dave at our last class reunion and am so glad we had that time together. Twila Potter Lowry (Keystone Heights, FL)
Marianne Roccograndi-Karaliunas
December 20, 2010
Colleen and family, my prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss.
Lorraine, EJ & Kathy Raver
December 20, 2010
Colleen & Crystal; our prayers and sympathy go out to you; we are truly sorry for your loss.
EJ Raver
December 20, 2010
Colleen and Crystal; my sympathy and prayers go out to you; I am truly sorry for your loss.
Malynda Brown
December 20, 2010
To one of the best father figures I could've ever asked for to be a part of my life. Dave will always be in my heart. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Thank you for sharing him with me and my mother for so many years.
Malynda Brown and Angela Brown
December 20, 2010
Condolences from the Class of 1958,Jersey Shore High School. We will miss Dave and his dog Muffin. He came to all of our functions. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.
Robert Heverly Jr
December 20, 2010
My sympathy goes out to you at this time of loss.I graduated with him.I once sang in a church choir with him when we were very young.The choir was conducted by his father.
Marie Antonacci
December 20, 2010
Crystal, Colleen, and family - my prayers are with all of you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Carol Karluk
December 19, 2010
To Dave's children, grandchildren, and Joan and Ed. my sincerest sympathy to all of you at this time. I thought alot of Dave and I am so glad I got to see him and talk to him at our class picnic in July. We will all miss him.
Carol Sylvis Karluk
Tucson Arizona
Don Kapral
December 19, 2010
Coleen & Crystal,
I'm very sorry about the loss of your father.
Kathy Butka-Shonk
December 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Heather Sheehan
December 19, 2010
Krystal and Mark, Colleen....my deepest sympathies and sincere prayers for all of you at this time. ~~Heather Sheehan (DHS "84)
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