David William Stone age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Erie on October 18, 1947, a son of the late Robert and Anna Mae Wager Stone.
He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and went on to serve in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era where he was honorably discharged.
David was an avid and talented woodworker and a model train enthusiast. He and his wife enjoyed many day trips around the tri-state area and especially enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
His greatest joy was spending any free time he had with his son, whether listening to Joshua play piano or spending time at their property in Centerville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Timon; a brother, Mark Stone; a sister-in-law, Melanie Pulice Malyuk and his in-laws, Donald and Orinda Pulice.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Danelle Pulice Stone; his beloved son, Joshua Leo Stone and his sister, Barbara Stone Brown. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Michele Pulice, Michael and Tammi Pulice, Dana and Barbara Pulice, Donald Pulice, Jr., and Cyndi Poloka; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and grea-nephews and several cousins.
The family would like to thank LECOM VNA especially Kate for their support.
Friends may call at the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc, West Ridge, 3801 W. 26th Street, on Tuesday, November 17th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and are invited to attend a service there on Wednesday, November 18th at 10:00 a.m. followed by Military Honors.
Memorials can be made to Catholic Charities Adoption Department where his wife has worked for 40 years and who’s staff has supported Danelle and family during their difficult time. 329 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA 16502 or to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com.
Posted online on November 13, 2026
Published in Erie Times-News