David G. VanDusen

David G. VanDusen, 76, passed away on March 5, 2026, at his home in Bath, New York. David was born on July 28, 1949, in Corning, New York, to Laverne and Myrtle (Cole) VanDusen. He married Linda Youngs on June 16, 1979. He was a 1969 graduate of West High School.

David worked for the Town of Bath Highway Department for 30 years, holding various positions before retiring in 2004 as Superintendent. David will be remembered as a jokester who always enjoyed a good laugh. Time spent with family was his most cherished time.

He was a talented handyman and was especially skilled with electrical work. David enjoyed tinkering around his home and loved being outdoors and spending time in nature.

David was in the Army and National Guard from March, 1970 - March, 1976 when he was Honorably Discharged.

He is survived by his wife, Linda VanDusen of Bath; three children: Richard (Cheryl) Andrews of Bath, Russell (Dar) Andrews of Hornell, and David J. (Heather) VanDusen of Bath; grandchildren: Richie, Dustin, Brett, Colton, Skylar, Shavonne, Kyle, Serenity, Jetta, and Carl; great-grandchildren: Chevy, Lucas, Paisley, RJ, Landon, Cam, Arianna, and Azalea; and siblings: Sonny VanDusen, Leland VanDusen, Leslie VanDusen, Charles VanDusen, Donna Conkwright, Patty Meredith, and Vonda Covell; special cat: Fuzzybutt.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Kirstie VanDusen; and siblings: Robert VanDusen, Daniel VanDusen, Ronnie VanDusen and Shirley VanDusen.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Memorial.Hall of Labor, Local 313, 25 Steuben St. Painted Post, NY on Saturday, April 25th at Noon. Carpenter's Funeral Home has been entrusted with David's final arrangements.