David Weber Obituary
David Weber was born October 7, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to David and Eleanor Weber. David graduated from Libby High School and Mount Union College. He went on to receive a Masters degree from University of Miami in Ohio, where he met his wife Kristine. David continued on to The Ohio State University where he received his PhD in history.
David and Kristine were married in Elmhurst, Illinois in 1973. On Thanksgiving morning 1983, David became a father of twins, Andrew and Maggie.
David moved to Ambler in 1985, when he took the Director position of the Philadelphia Federal Records Center for the National Archives. In his role, he traveled to various facilities to work on projects including the National Archives in College Park, MD. He continued working for the National Archives and held various impactful roles over a 45 year career.
David was quiet, kind and had passions for history, books, sports, music and family. He was a devoted coach to many boys and girl teams across the various sports but especially soccer for Upper Dublin Youth Athletic Associations over the years and regularly mentored Philadelphia high school students through the National History Day program.
Family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, Septemeber 20th at Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home at 145 Tennis Ave, Ambler, PA 19002 starting at 11:00AM with a Memorial Service to begin at 12pm noon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in his honor to support National History Day. Contributions can be sent via the internet at https://nhd.org/en/get-involved/donate/ or via check at National History Day, 4511 Knox Road, College Park, MD 20740.
Arrangements by the Donahue Funeral Home, 215-348-9421.
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Mike and Mike Miller
September 23, 2025
So sorry to hear the news. Dave was a real pro. Nancy and I worked with him at the Archives. Nancy and Mike Miller
Jim Cassedy
September 23, 2025
So very sad to read this news. I worked with David in the National Archives Records Management and Appraisal Division, on the same team. I knew he had a good long career with NARA, and during our work together, he displayed a great work ethic, and a high degree of competence. He was a gentleman through and through, soft spoken and kind. I looked up to him.
My Deepest Condolences. God Bless.
Jim Cassedy
Justin Pakuris
September 19, 2025
David was a family man and a real upstanding guy. David was a positive presence in many of our lives. He will be greatly missed but his place in his families memory and his influence on the wonderful people his kids have grown to become, speaks volumes as to the virtue and fullness of the life he lived.
For me, I remember fondly a very precious snow day and of sledding with David and my father and our families together. But I always regarded David as particularly warm and friendly amongst my friend´s fathers´, with a surprisingly good taste in music a connections to this far off place called "Chicago". I know the incredible love he had for his family and the matching love his family had for him. I´ll miss him and honor his memory every time I wear the "National Records Department Employee of the Month 1985" t-shirt he gave me (to my absolute delight) when I was a kid. I still feel quite scholarly and slightly above any and all suspicion when I wear it.
Maggie Weber
September 15, 2025
Miss you everyday, dad.
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Zelma Somerville
September 15, 2025
I am very sorry for your loss.
Christopher S. Duckworth
September 12, 2025
David & Kris at our house in Columbus, New Years 1978 - always a special time.
Chris & Bonnie Duckworth
September 12, 2025
David & Kris at our home in Columbus, 1978.
Lee Wells
September 11, 2025
David it was indeed a pleasure working with you. You will be missed.
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