BORN

1942

DIED

2017

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390 West Neversink Road

Reading, Pennsylvania

David Willard "DC" Connor Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2017.

David Willard Connor, 74, of Temple, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 31, 2017. He was the loving husband of Nancy J. (Row) Connor. The couple married in Wyomissing on September 22, 1962.

Born in Washington, D.C. on May 5, 1942, he was a son of the late Harry L. and Margaret (Hedgepeth) Connor. David was a 1960 graduate of Annapolis High School.

David was employed with the City of Reading, Bureau of Fire for 33 years as a Fireman and Paramedic. He was one of the first group of four selected from the city to go to the former Sacred Heart Hospital to receive training and licensure to operate as a Paramedic. David was past treasurer and past president and member of Reading Hose Fire Company #1. He volunteered with the Western Berks Ambulance Association and Muhlenberg Area Ambulance Association. David was also employed with Berks County Intermediate Unit as a school bus driver for 15 years.

David enjoyed the time he spent in his cabin at Promised Land State Park. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed traveling to Canada for hunting trips. Other trips of enjoyment were to Alaska or out west to the National Parks.

In addition to his wife, Nancy; David is survived by a sister, Betty L. (Connor) Miller and her companion, Deborah Slick of Worthington, WV; three sisters-in-law, Betty J. (Row) Porter, Carol A. (Row) Wentzel and her husband, John and Cheryl L. (Row) Reichart and her husband, Terry and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

David is predeceased by his parents, a sister, Lois (Connor) Koons, his in-laws, Earl W. and Clara I. (Zimmerly) Row and brother –in- law, Wayne E. Porter.

Family and friends will be received in Auman's Inc. Funeral Home, 390 W. Neversink Rd., Reading, PA 19606 on Tuesday from 9 to 11am. Services will be on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 11am in the funeral home. David will be laid to rest in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reading.

Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made in honor of David to the Reading Area Firefighters Museum Inc., 501 S. Fifth St., Reading, PA 19602.

The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for all of their assistance and care.

Online condolences may be sent to www.aumnsinc.com

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April 6, 2017

Barb Bollinger

Nancy, sorry to hear this news. April called me. Memories are what keeps me
going.

April 5, 2017

Tammy & Jeanie Marmontello-Kohler

Nancy & Family,

Very sorry for the loss of Dave. In the short time that I have known him I enjoyed his company and his humor. He will be missed very much

April 4, 2017

Brian Ash

Condolences sent out to your family. God Bless.

April 4, 2017

Keith & Brenda Pauley

Dear Nancy and family, Our deepest sympathy on David's passing. I will always remember his jovial mood and ability to make us all laugh at family gatherings

April 3, 2017

Jeanette Miller

Nancy so sorry that Dave passed away before we had a chance to see him. We are still in Florida so we will also miss the funeral. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Will never forget the great times we had traveling with you and Dave. Will miss his great sense of humor and his great sense of humor.
I will also remember all the bells that I had gotten over the years and we still have them.

April 3, 2017

Bev Brisan

Nancy, So sorry for the loss of Dave. I will have fond memories of working with him at the bus lot.
Dave was a very caring man.
My prayers are with you and your family.

April 2, 2017

Karen Grim

Nancy, I am so sorry to read of Dave's passing and for your loss. Dave was a wonderful person, friend and neighbor. He always brought a smile to my face whenever I saw him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 2, 2017

Glenda Zimmerman

Nancy,my thoughts and prayers for comfort in your memories of time shared with David! He's whole, perfect again with God! Love Glenda, Zeb & boys!!!

April 2, 2017

Bertha Morgan Frees

Nancy,
So sad to read of your loss of Dave. My prayers are with you.

April 1, 2017

Deb slick

Nancy- So sorry David didn't have more time with you! I also wish I could have been there for you and Betty Friday. I will miss him; he was a great guy and his sense of humor also made me listen for more of his kind kidding. Love to you!
Deb

April 1, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. I hope that you may be comforted by fond memories and the love of your family and friends. (Jeremiah 29:11)

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