David J. Conroy Jr.

David J. Conroy Jr.

David Conroy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home - Marietta on Aug. 25, 2025.

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David J. (Burgy) Conroy Jr., 89, of Williamstown, WV, passed away August 23, 2025 at home surrounded by family. He was born August 16, 1936 in Williamstown to the late David Sr. and Mary Tekely Conroy.
David worked for and retired from Monongahela Power Company.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years Frances Henrie Conroy, 3 daughters Judy (Kevin) Dotson, Mary (Barry) Dotson both of Williamstown and Sally (William) Nichols of Arlington, WA, 4 grandchildren Tim (Kali) Burdette, James (Kylie) Dotson both of
Williamstown, Kylie (Dakota) Kondas of Charlotte NC and Brandon (Shelby) Nichols of Sultan, WA, 6 great grandchildren and his brother, Thomas Conroy of Parkersburg, WV.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Geradine Farley.
McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral home is in charge of arrangements with services being at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.

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