David B. Irwin, 77 Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong County, Frogtown Area, died Thursday January 19, 2012 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler, PA. 

Born December 23, 1934 in Fenelton, PA, he was the son of Warren W. and Mary Belle (Ross) Irwin. 

On April 10, 1952 Dave married Marjorie Carolyn McCanna. 

Dave attended East Brady High School, he was a Landscaper with Wilson Landscape in Butler for 5 years.  He then worked for the Rex Hide in East Brady for 10 years.  He was employed by Pullman Standard for 13 years until the time of its closing. 

Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and long walks in the woods.  He liked playing Scrabble and Cards and enjoyed listening to Country Western Music and taught his children how to sing.  He loved his dogs, and was especially fond of Beagles.  Dave was admired by his children for his strength and taught them to be strong, but to always have a soft heart. 

He was a member of the East Brady Baptist Church. 

Dave is survived by his wife Marjorie Carolyn Irwin of Frogtown 1 Son: David R. Irwin of Frogtown6 Daughters: Marilyn L. Wiseman of Brookville, FL. Patricia G. Emmigner and husband James of Port Richie, FL. Linda L. Schwab and husband Jack of Tampa, FL.  Sandra D. Klingensmith and husband Mark of New Iberia, LA. Cherie L. Greenspring of Butler. Robin M. Patch and husband Ronald of Butler

19 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren

He is also Survived by: 1 Twin Brother James Irwin and wife Janice of Austin TX 3 Sisters: Margaret Colligan and husband James of East Brady
Madelyn Shanor of Sharon, PA Linda Barnes of  Oklahoma

and Many Nieces and Nephews


He was Preceded in death by 1 Daughter Cindy Shaumloffel, 1 Grandson Joshua Rodgers, 3 Sisters, and 1 Brother. 

Friends will be Received 2-4, 6-8pm Monday January 23, 2012 at the Charles B. Buechele Funeral Home 105 4th Street, East Brady, PA 16028

Funeral Services will be held 11am Tuesday January 24, 2012 at the Buechele Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Hillwig of the East Brady Baptist Church

Family Suggests Memorial Contributions be made to VNA Impatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001

To View or Express Condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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