David P. Bly

1955 - 2019

David P. Bly, 63, of Karns City, died suddenly at his home, Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Born Aug. 13, 1955, in Butler, he was the son of Roland L. and Joan M. (Platz) Bly.

On Aug. 23, 1975, Dave married the former Brenda Szalankiewicz at St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Dave and Brenda enjoyed 43 years together. She survives.

Dave was a 1973 Karns City High School graduate and he was briefly employed by Michigan Limestone. He then began a career at Indespec Chemical, where he retired after 41 years. Dave and Brenda owned Bly's Beer Distributor in Bradys Bend, for a few years and most recently, he worked at Back Door Beverage in Cowansville.

He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 488 and the Sons of Italy in Bradys Bend, where he enjoyed spending time with his friends. Dave coached youth baseball and football when his children were younger, he enjoyed boating and fishing, was an avid hunter, was a member of the Queenstown Hunt Club, enjoyed golfing, camping in Tionesta, and above all, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Dave was skilled at building and construction. He was proud of the home and the "Sons of Queenstown" garage he built where he enjoyed hanging out with his buddies. He will be greatly missed.

Surviving is his wife, Brenda L. Bly, of Karns City; one son, Josh and wife, Darian Bly, of West Sunbury; one daughter; Lindsay and husband, Ben Green, of Karns City; two grandsons, Knox and Kim Green; and two granddaughters, Avery and Milania Bly. Dave is also survived by his parents, Roland and Joan Bly, of Karns City, seven brothers, Joe (Debbie) Bly, Bruce (Dianne) Bly, Jeff (Amy) Bly, Bryan (Susie) Bly, Steve (Lori) Bly, Mike Bly, and Greg Bly; five brothersin law, Jim (Cindy) Szalankiewicz, John (Linda) Szalankiewicz, Joe Szalankiewicz, Mike (Linda) Szalankiewicz, and Bruce (Kathy) Junker; three sisters-in-law, Denise (Walter) Ripple, Elaine (Todd) Marshall, and Karen (David) Conrad; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his in-laws, Bruce and Margie Junker; and one sister in-law and brother-in-law, Toni and Bill Scott.

A Private Memorial Service will be held for David P. Bly at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dave's name to the American Legion Post, No. 488 975 State Route 68, East Brady, Pa. 16028. The money will be used to support the local chapter of the Wounded Warriors. To view or express condolences, please visit www.Buechele- FuneralHome.com.