David P. Buerkle, 67, of Evans City passed away Tuesday morning, July 5, 2022, at his residence after a short illness.

Born in Ellwood, Dec. 31, 1954, he was the son of the late John W. Buerkle and Alice Millicent Cook.

He had worked as a brick and block mason.

He was Catholic by faith.

David enjoyed his family, tinkering in his garage on everything, restoring Cub Cadets, his 1969 Ford Mustang, going to bear camp, and hunting with his buddies.

David is survived by his wife Debra (Fonzi) Buerkle, whom he married Jan. 16, 1982; two daughters, Chrissy Buerkle and her fiancée, Rob Lochner, of Pitts, and Nicole Buerkle, at home; two sisters, Doris (Ed) Reighert and Edna (Kirby) Broad; one brother, John (Lorraine) Buerkle; and a special aunt, Madeline Cook; he also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

BUERKLE — Friends of David P. Buerkle who died Tuesday, July 5, 2022, will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at A. CARL KINSEY-RONALD N. VOLZ FUNERAL HOME, 328 W. Main St., Evans City.

A blessing service will be held at 8 p.m.

If desired memorial donations may be made to the Portersville Steam Show Association.

Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.