David Thomas Sohoski

Hinsdale, N.H.- David Thomas Sohoski, of Taryne Lane, died suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025 at his home. He was 80 years old.
David was born in Norristown, PA on December 22, 1944, the son of Stanley and Theresa (Sniegowski) Sohoski. He was raised and educated in Norristown where he graduated from Upper Merion High School, Class of 1962.
He went on to proudly serve his nation in the U.S. Army, entering active service in 1965, and was stationed and saw action in Vietnam. David was wounded while attempting to save the life of a fellow member in his platoon while under attack. He was honorably discharged from active service on June 17, 1967 at the rank of SP4 and was awarded a special commendation medal for his valor and unwavering bravery while serving.
Upon his return home, he attended the Wharton University of Pennsylvania and later earned his Bachelor's Degree from Bryn Mawr College in PA.
David had been employed for 17 years for the Hewlett-Packard Company and later established his own landscape business in Norristown. He also owned and operated his own café, The Baker's Loaf, located in Bedford, PA.
After moving to Hinsdale, he went to work as a salesman for the former Lorenz Honda Dealership in Greenfield, MA where he retired from in 2009.
Of his leisure time activities, he enjoyed keeping physically fit and especially liked to ride his bicycle, completing a long-distance trip from Texas to Florida. He also enjoyed camping and loved watching people.
A proud American, David will be remembered for his optimism, excellent work ethic, spirit of friendship and wonderful sense of humor.
While employed at Lorenz Honda, he met and sold his future soulmate, Janell Cole, a car and six weeks later they were married in Las Vegas at the Graceland Wedding Chapel on September 19, 2004.
Besides his loving and faithful wife of 21 years, he leaves two special cousins, Maryann Kozikowski and Dorothy Swedkowski; and four grandchildren, Ashley Magunson, Raven and Christopher Tirrell, and Keya Tucker. He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Sohoski, and a sister, Martha Biddy.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at a future date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David's name may be made to Ruck-Up, 105 Maple Ave., Keene, NH 03431; www.ruck-up.org.