David D. Stiteler, 60

David D. Stiteler, 60, of Smicksburg, passed away on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at his home.

He was born on Feb. 5, 1963, in McKeesport, to Margaret (McClelland) Stiteler and David J. Stiteler.

David graduated from Lenape Vocational Technical School in 1983.

He was a member of the Smicksburg Salem Lutheran Church and was a self-employed landscaper and farmhand. He was the mayor of Smicksburg for the past 25 years.

David was also a member of the Plumville Hunting Club and the Punxsutawney Moose Lodge No. 954. He loved dirt track racing, and enjoyed hunting and visiting with family and friends.

David had a kind heart and liked helping others any way he could.

His memory will be cherished by his father, David J. Stiteler and wife Linda, of Belfair, Washington; sisters Terri Stiteler and husband Allan Robes, of Dallas, Texas, and Charisse Backus of Rockwall, Texas; niece, Meccala Wright and husband Shane, of Madill, Oklahoma; greatnephews Luke, Lane and Ledger; and extended families, Steve Prindible and wife Ronnaleah and their daughter Liberty, of Smicksburg, and the Terry Marsh family of Smicksburg.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret L. Stiteler, and brother-in-law, Darren Backus.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made in his honor to the Salem Lutheran Church, PO Box 87, Smicksburg, PA 16256.

Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Bly Funeral Home, Inc.

For those wishing to send an online condolence to David’s family, please visit www.bauerfuneral.com.