David S. Strickler

David S. Strickler, 83, passed away on Nov. 22, 2011, at Green Ridge Village in Newville.

He was the husband of Doris J. Strickler, to whom he was married for 55 years.

Dave was born in Rheems, Lancaster County, on July 5, 1928, the first of Ruth and C. Ray Strickler's 10 children.

He was a graduate of Hershey High School and Boston University. Dave served four years as a U.S. Navy journalist during the Korean War, primarily in the Pacific and Far East regions. During the 1970s, he served as a graduate assistant at Shippensburg University, earning a master's degree.

Dave was a newspaper journalist for 20 years and a freelance photographer for another 30 years. In addition to his widely published and acclaimed photography, Dave was a talented writer and poet. Dave was active in the Newville Lions Club in years past.

Dave believed strongly in the political philosophies of individual freedom, small government, personal responsibility, honor and respect for all life. He was a fervent believer in the power of positive thinking/spirit, healthy diet, exercise and natural healing. These topics were often central to his published writings.

In addition to his wife, Dave is survived by seven siblings; four children, Sylvia Neidig and her husband Ron of Carlisle, Randy Strickler and his wife Pam of Shippensburg, Tim Strickler and his wife Jody of York and Cindy Wiggett and her husband Todd of Hampstead, Md.; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

There will be a private, family memorial service only.

Condolences may be addressed to The Strickler Family, 5 Parsonage St., Newville, PA 17241.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Big Spring Senior Center, 91 Doubling Gap Road, Newville, PA 17241.