David M. Schreckengost
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David M. "Sarge" Schreckengost, age 79, of Harborcreek, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born in Dayton, PA on November 21, 1945, son of the late David Schreckengost and Frances Anthony Schreckengost Miles
David was a 1962 graduate of Dayton High School. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force serving with the Missile Squadron until his deployment to Vietnam. David then began employment with General Electric as a welder until his retirement in 1995. He enjoyed woodworking, collecting antique model trucks and guns and vacationing in Montana.
David is survived by his wife of 55 years, Susan Dunbar Schreckengost; two children, David of Houston and Christa Schreckengost of Saegertown; three grandchildren, David, Audrey and Nathan; one brother, John Schreckengost (Marlene); and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Tonya Schreckengost; and two brothers, Robert and Larry Schreckengost.
Private arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), PO Box 3415, Erie, PA 16514.
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Margie Boyer-Hoffman
March 15, 2025
I just learned of Dave (High Pockets/Pants as my brother Junior/Pete Boyer called him) passing. We road the bus through our school years, lived within a half mile of each other. He graduated from Dayton Jr/Sr High School in '63, I in '64. Always fond memories of Dave. My condolences to his family.
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Michael Juhas
February 10, 2025
Sarge was in the same Building with me at GE. His brother was my foreman also. Was ready to help anyone and made the work day go by. Was also a good neighbor.
Rex Diemer
February 8, 2025
Worked with sarge for many a year. he stood at the head of th table chief as stewart he did a dam good job keeping everything on an even keel.he didn't care if it was time to go home he stayed till the problem was solved. all in all dave was a good guy so sorry to hear of hi passing a lot of people new the name SARGE at GE keep carving on the wood sarg and rest inpeace tought and prays go to all of you
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