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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