David G. Stoneman

David G. Stoneman, 75, of Manchester passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer on August 14, 2025. Dave was born in Manchester on September 7, 1949, to George and Gertrude (Kluck) Stoneman. As a youth, Dave was an active member of Boys Scout Troop 91 which inspired his love of the outdoors and travel. A graduate of Manchester High School (1967), Dave was on the MHS Cross Country team and a member of the Round Table Singers. Dave competed several times in the Manchester Road Race. His senior year he was the first high school runner to cross the finish line placing 28th overall with a time of 25:54, only 30 seconds behind future 2-time Boston Marathon winner, Bill Rodgers. Dave received his undergraduate degree from Central Connecticut State University and a Master's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He was a senior analyst at Hartford Steam Boiler until his retirement in 2018. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Manchester. Dave enjoyed traveling with his family on vacations to Hawaii, Alaska, Germany, Florida, and North Carolina. Family gatherings were high on Dave's list of favorite things. In his retirement, he enjoyed hiking and playing tennis at the East Hartford Tennis Club. He was an avid reader especially of science fiction and technology. He enjoyed being "Uncle Dave" to all his nieces and nephews, attending their sporting events, musical concerts, and anything they were involved in. During her final years of her life, Dave lovingly cared for his mother at home so she could be close to family. Dave is survived by his sister, Carol (Richard) Tyo of Barkhamsted, his brother, Philip (Carol) Stoneman of Manchester, his nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Paul) Oberto of Windsor, Julie (Shawn Dwyer) Tyo of Southington, Matthew (Z e) Tyo of Canton, Erich (Meghan) Stoneman of Waltham, MA, and Sean (Nicole) Stoneman of Ellington. He also leaves four great nephews and one great niece; Calvin and Martin Tyo, Tiernan Stoneman and Quillan and Rosie Oberto and several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a great nephew, Paul C. Stoneman. The family would like to thank the Heaven's Hands caregivers, the Hartford HealthCare at Home, Hospice Care (Bloomfield) nurses and neighbors Richard and Barbara Smith for lovingly watching over David. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT. A funeral service will commence at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by burial at East Cemetery, Manchester, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hartford HealthCare at Home, Hospice Care, 1 Northwestern Drive, 2nd Floor, Bloomfield, CT 06002 or Heaven's Hands, 30C Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, CT 06033. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David, please visit our Tree Store.