David A. Demchak

Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | August 26, 2016

David A. Demchak, age 71 of McKeesport, formerly of Clairton, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 20, 1945 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph Demchak and Anna (Hrehocik) Demchak-Durkay, and step-son 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 US 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, TX, 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 at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 6-9 p.m. and Monday, August 29, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 10 a.m. 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

Originally published August 26, 2016.

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