Clingensmith

David B. Clingensmith, 68, of Chicora, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 24, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford with his loving wife at his side.

David was born in Butler on Jan. 11, 1955. He was the son of the late William L. and Vera Ritzert Clingensmith.

He was a 1973 graduate of Karns City Area High School. David and his wife had lived in Holly Hill, Fla., for 27 years and in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., for 16 years, where David worked as an elementary school custodian. He retired in 2018.

David enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, camping and traveling — most especially to the Smokey Mountains and snorkeling in the springs in Florida. He was an avid football fan. He enjoyed riding motorcycle and the company of his friends, and he was affectionately known as “Crazy” by some.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Roxanne E. Aggers Clingensmith, whom he married in Chicora on Feb. 26, 1977. Also surviving are two sons, William David Clingensmith of Enfield, Conn., and Charles Frederick Clingensmith and his wife, Jennifer, of Chicora; six grandchildren, David C., Ethan I., Oliver N., Taylor A., Greyson and Landon; two sisters, Barbara A. McElravy and her husband, Greg, of Chicora and Teresa Veith and her husband, Michael, of Butler; a brother-in-law, Kevin Daily, of Crafton; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda S. Clingensmith.

CLINGENSMITH — A memorial service for David B. Clingensmith, who died Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, will be announced at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of HILE FUNERAL HOME of Chicora.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at lls.org.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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