Trending
David Francis "Dave" Wharton, 78, Dysart, passed away Wednesday at home. He was born in Dysart, son of the late Herman and Mary (Zerbee) Wharton.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Ann (Kozub) Wharton; children: Craig (Jennifer) Wharton and their daughter, Kiah; Stephanie Wharton; and Matthew (Jillian) Wharton and their son, Silas; and siblings: John (Phyllis) Wharton, Elizabeth "Jane" (Robert) Cypher, Sarah "Sally" (Raymond) Storm, Donna (James) Flick, Patricia (David) Seymore, Michael (Sharon) Wharton and Mark (Sandy) Wharton.
David was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War.
He was also employed as a local Union Laborer.
Dave enjoyed gardening, hunting and spending time with family.
He was a member of the Ashville VFW Post 4315, where he was a past commander; the Patton Sportsmans; Loretto Legion; and Cresson Legion.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 803 St. Augustine Road, Dysart, with Father Bob Reese, officiating. Military Honors will be performed by local VFW.
Condolences can be made at gibbonsfhashvillecoalport.com or at our Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home Facebook Page.