David Paul Weber

David P. Weber, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 surrounded by family. He was the husband of Janis L. (Seemiller) Weber. Dave was born on April 11, 1942 in Franklin, PA to the late Robert J. and Marie H. (Crisman) Weber. He grew up in Knox, PA with his parents and several brothers and sisters. He attended Keystone High School and graduated in 1960. Dave was proud of his time spent in athletics on the football and track and field teams. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia.

While at Fort Lee, Dave started a family with Judith A. Weber. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Dave and his family returned to Knox where he worked for the U.S. Forest Service. During his time with the U.S. Forest Service, he investigated forest fires and often played the part of Smokey the Bear educating the public. In February of 1969, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police Academy where he served as a  Pennsylvania State Trooper for more than 20 years retiring in 1991.

In July 2009, Dave married Janis. Dave and Jan enjoyed spending time at their home in Florida. They also enjoyed rescuing dogs together. Dave was a loving husband and father. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time playing and watching sports, especially the Cleveland Browns and Penn State football. He also enjoyed spending time with and sharing stories with his grandchildren. 

Along with his wife, Janis, Dave is survived by five daughters, Janet Anderson, Tracy Butler, Jill Bohannon and her husband, Chad, Hillary Crescini and her husband, Scott and Daphne Canale and her husband, Joe; step son, Trevor Smith and step daughter, Sarah Sennett and her husband, Andy; 11 grandchildren, Morgan, Johanna, Amber, Andrew, Jakob, Claire, Lily, Kirsten, Brendon, Connor, Zoey and Elizabeth; four great grandchildren, Autumn, Ada, Nora and Maeve; four brothers, Edward Weber and his wife, Shirley, Terry Weber and his wife, Carrie, Jack Weber and his wife, Cindy and Denny Weber and his wife, Vickie; and three sisters, Linda Benson, Beth Seyler and her husband, Jim and Lois Ann Schmidt. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Weber and Walter Weber; and three sisters, Phyllis Weber, Paula Weaver and Cindy Benson. 

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Ft.Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd., Annville with Certified Celebrant Amy Favorito officiating. Beaver-Urich Funeral Home, 305 W. Front St., Lewisberry is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dave’s honor may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS or Tunnels To Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306.

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