David L Davis

David L. Davis, 78, of Bethlehem, formerly of Hellertown passed away on September 27, 2025 at Valley Manor, Coopersburg. He was the husband of the late Mary R. (Emeigh) Davis who died October 2019 and the late Kathryn (Smay) Davis who died April 2002. Born in Grantville, PA Dauphin County on February 9, 1947, he was the son of the late George Franklin and Sarah Grace (Hostler) Davis. After high school Dave went on to further his education and wrestling career at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, graduating as a Machinist in the Tool & Die Industry. Dave worked for the Fuller Company and DoAll as a salesman for Tool & Die Machinery in Houston, TX and Harrisburg, PA from 1976-2003. He was the proud owner and operator of KD's Restaurant Equipment for many years, contributing significantly to the local business. He also managed an arcade in Hellertown, and was a member of the Hellertown Legion where he became a familiar face to many within the community. Dave also worked along side his first wife Kathy, when she owned and operated Kathy's Corner in Hellertown from 1992-2003. They were very instrumental in starting the Hellertown Sidewalk Sale. An avid supporter of youth sports, Dave was involved with Hellertown Lower Saucon Softball Little League and the Travel Softball team the "Shockers". Survivors: daughter: Stacia Lynn (Dennis L.) Horvath of Bath; sisters: Finda (Harry) Echternach of Punta Gorda, FL., Susan McHenry of Ebensburg, PA, Shirley Alexander of McVeytown, PA; brother: George Davis of Muskogee, OK; grandchildren: Trinity Horvath, Isabella Siegfried, Kayden Horvath; great grandchildren: Malachi Rolon, Sophia Deleon. Predeceased by his siblings: Donald Davis, Harry Davis, Thomas Davis, Melvin Davis, Johnny Davis, Mary Magill, Shirley Grubb. Service: Will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Connell Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory Hellertown is handling the arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Community Action, Lehigh Valley https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/community-action-committee-of-the-lehigh-valley/calv-general-donations