David R. Weiss
OBITUARY
David R. Weiss, known affectionately as “Beagle Man” and “Davey the Tool Man” and perhaps his favorite nickname, “gramps” passed away on August 23, 2026, at Laurel Center Nursing Home. He was born on February 24, 1939, in Pine Grove, PA.
A 1957 graduate of Pine Grove High School, David continued his education at Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute. He worked as a machinist and later as a Tool Repairman at Dana for 18 years. After retiring from Dana, he went on to work as a custodian for the Tulpehocken School District, a job he loved and took great pride in.
David was also a proud United States Army veteran. He was a proud member of the Steel Workers Union and was a member of the Northkill Rod and Gun Club and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in every season and loved nothing more than running his beagles through the Game Lands.
David is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beatrice Weiss. He also leaves behind his children: his son Dave C. Weiss and his wife, Dawn; his son Mark Weiss and his wife, Mary; and his daughter Kathy Keppley and her husband, Michael. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren, as well as his 3 great-grandchildren, and his brother, Warren Weiss and his wife, Nancy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Rose (Magyar) Weiss.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a viewing on August 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kirkhoff Funeral Home, 206 North Main Street, Bernville, PA 19506. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, 222 S. Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, PA 17963.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in David’s name may be made to the Bernville Fire Company, PO Box 429, Bernville, PA 19506.
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