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David A. Danko

1940 - 2023

David A. Danko obituary, 1940-2023, Greensburg, PA

BORN

1940

DIED

2023

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Leo M. Bacha Funeral Home - Greensburg

516 Stanton St

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

David Danko Obituary

David A. Danko, 82, of Greensburg, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his home. He was born Aug. 7, 1940, in Greensburg, a son of the late John Stephen and Margaret (Onusko) Danko. He was a Navy veteran. Prior to retirement, he had been the president and CEO of Quality Mould Inc. He also had been the former plant manager of Overmyer Mould, Greensburg. David was a member of St. Bruno Roman Catholic Church, South Greensburg. He was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 981, South Greensburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Smartnick; and his brother, James Danko. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Catherine A. (Blahovec) Danko; his daughter, Sharon Danko and fiance, Wesley Hampton; his son, David J. Danko and wife, Jamie; two grandchildren, Kelsey Trumbetta (Justin) and Justin Campbell (Kenzie Hunterbrinker); two brothers-in-law, Edward Smartnick and Joseph Blahovec; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved granddogs. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton St., Greensburg. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Bruno Roman Catholic Church, South Greensburg. Please go directly to the church. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park with Full military honors to be accorded by the American Legion Post No. 981, South Greensburg Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Top Dog Therapy Team Willow Fund in honor of Izzy, P.O. Box 1575, Greensburg, PA 15601. www.bachafh.com.

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Published by Tribune Review from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2023.

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Dennis Buday

March 8, 2023

Dave may you RIP... Dj so sorry to hear of your dads passing. I always enjoyed his company, he was always good for a good joke or story! Surely he'll have them going up above too...I'm glad I got to cross paths with him, He won't be forgotten!

gail Francowic

March 8, 2023

Im so sorry to see Dave has passed. May he rest peacefully. we were neighbors growing up. Gail Clawson Francowic.

Patricia Shoaf

March 7, 2023

Dear Catherine and family, David and his family were neighbors when we were growing up. I remember You and Dave as a sweet couple when we were in High School. May the Lord comfort your hearts. Sincerely,

Harry & Mary Schmidt

March 7, 2023

Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a great friend to be around. Always enjoyed sitting down with Dave hearing his jokes and stories. Our condolences go out to Kathy and family. Rest in peace Dave.

Bill Cinti

March 7, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the Danko family, Bill Cinti.

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Leo M. Bacha Funeral Home - Greensburg

516 Stanton St, Greensburg, PA 15601

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St. Bruno Roman Catholic Church

South Greensburg, PA

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516 Stanton St, Greensburg, PA 15601

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