David A. Demchak

1945 - 2016

David A. Demchak, 71, of McKeesport, formerly of Clairton, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport. Born Feb. 20, 1945, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph Demchak and Anna (Hrehocik) Demchak-Durkay, and stepson of the late John Durkay. Dave was a graduate of Clairton High School, and upon graduation joined the Air Force and honorably served our country during the Vietnam Era. He later went on to work in the accounting department for U.S. Steel, having retired after many years of service. Following his retirement, Dave proudly started his own landscaping and lawn service business, Demchak Landscaping, and also worked as a PA constable and was a Democratic committeeman for the City of McKeesport. He enjoyed spending time with his family and two dogs, Yogi and Snickers, and he will be missed at Dot's Family Restaurant where he could often be seen with his friends and neighbors. He is survived by his son, David (Molly) Demchak, of Monroeville, and their children, Alaina, Ryan, Nathan, Lucas and Shane; daughter, Deana (Greg) Washburn, of Easton, Pa., and their children, Alexis, Bailey, Clayton, Chloe and Halle; son, Derek (Rebecca) Demchak, of Allentown, Pa., and their children, Sarah and Jacob; siblings, Donald (Sharon) Demchak, of Plano, Texas, Joann (the late Harry) Lentz, of Clairton, and Paul (Micky) Kearns, of Munhall; companion, Lauretta DeCello; and former wife, Dolly Demchak.
Family and friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Corpus Christi Church. Father Steven Palsa will officiate. Inurnment will be private at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
Memorial donations may be made to Troopers Helping Troopers Foundation, 3625 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.