David J. Wian, 56 of Beech Creek, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010, in Richmond Twp., Tioga County. He was born in Lock Haven on January 31, 1954, a son of the late Earl and Marjorie Bartley Wian.
Dave was a 1971 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. On May 11, 1974, he married Mary Kunes, who survives at home.
He was a former owner and operator of David J. Wian Trucking and he drove truck for Champion Parts, he was currently employed with Roy Struble Trucking of Beech Creek. He was of the Methodist Faith. He was a member of the Beech Creek American Legion and in his younger years he played on Benjie's Ball Team. Dave enjoyed gardening, working on his cars and equipment, watch his granddaughters play softball, and above all spending time with is family at the "River Loft".
In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Kelly J. (Bill) Baney, of Clintondale and Tracey J. (Terry) Yarrison, Jr., of Howard, two sisters; Barb (Jim) Feltenberger, of Millheim and Brenda (Lonnie) Hockenberry, of Snow Shoe, two brothers; Larry (Sandy) Wian, of Mackeyville and Tim (Allison) Wian, of Fleming, four grandchildren,; Justin W. Baney, Taylor, Tylor and Tobi Yarrison.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Kader-Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main Street, Howard. Funeral services will be Monday, June 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Stan D. Johnson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, 717 Market St. Suite 108, Lemoyne, Pa. 17043 on behalf of his granddaughter Taylor.