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David L. Davis (1947 – 2025)

David L. Davis, 78, of Bethlehem, formerly of Hellertown, passed away on Sept. 27, 2025 at Valley Manor, Coopersburg. He was the husband of the late Mary R. (Emeigh) Davis, who died in October 2019 and the late Kathryn (Smay) Davis who died in April 2002. Born in Grantville, Dauphin County, Pa., on Feb. 9, 1947, he was the son of the late George Franklin and Sarah Grace (Hostler) Davis. After high school Dave went on to further his education and wrestling career at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, graduating as a machinist in the tool & die industry. Dave worked for the Fuller Company and DoAll as a salesman for tool & die machinery in Houston, Texas, and Harrisburg, Pa., from 1976 to 2003. He was the proud owner and operator of KD’s Restaurant Equipment for many years, contributing significantly to the local business. He also managed an arcade in Hellertown, and was a member of the Hellertown Legion, where he became a familiar face to many within the community. Dave also worked alongside his first wife, Kathy, when she owned and operated Kathy’s Corner in Hellertown from 1992 to 2003. They were very instrumental in starting the Hellertown Sidewalk Sale. An avid supporter of youth sports, Dave was involved with Hellertown-Lower Saucon Softball Little League and the Travel Softball team the “Shockers.”

SURVIVORS

Daughter: Stacia Lynn (Dennis L.) Horvath of Bath; sisters: Finda (Harry) Echternach of Punta Gorda, Fla., Susan McHenry of Ebensburg, Pa., Shirley Alexander of McVeytown, Pa.; brother: George Davis of Muskogee, Okla.; grandchildren: Trinity Horvath, Isabella Siegfried, Kayden Horvath; great-grandchildren: Malachi Rolon, Sophia Deleon. He was predeceased by his siblings: Donald Davis, Harry Davis, Thomas Davis, Melvin Davis, Johnny Davis, Mary Magill, Shirley Grubb.

SERVICES

Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. The Connell Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown, is handling the arrangements.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Action Lehigh Valley.