David J. Palmiter, Sr.

OBITUARY

David J. Palmiter, Sr., of Taylor, passed on to our Lord Wednesday afternoon at Allied Hospice in Scranton. His spouse, Rosemary Revels Palmiter, of Taylor, and David had been married for 67 years.

Born in Borden-Town, N.J., he was the son of the late Robert and Louise Miller Palmiter. He proudly served in the United States Army, including time spent overseas in France, carrying that sense of duty and pride with him throughout his life. After the Army, David was employed as an insurance agent with Metlife for 18 years. Afterwards, he became an independent insurance agent and maintained offices at the Connor/Helring building in Scranton.

David was a student of history, with a deep love and passion for antique firearms and other related antiquities from an early age. Both he and Rosemary would travel to antique shows, both in and outside of PA., for most of their lives together.

David and Rosemary were members of Sacred Heart of Jesus for several decades. They served as Eucharistic Ministers, were involved in CCD, and the music ministry program. Rosemary would sing while David played guitar, one of his passions in life. David was also an outdoorsman and he loved to Hunt and fish.

Also surviving are his children: Dr. David J. Palmiter, Jr., and his wife Dr. Lia Richardson Palmiter, MD; Sharon Willoughby and husband Col. Jordan Willoughby, AL; Brian Palmiter and wife Vincenza, West Abington Twp.; Kevin Palmiter and wife Christine, Mountain Top; And Laura Castellani and husband Randy, Eynon; Seventeen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren; a sister Carol Seitz and husband Chuck; and a brother William Palmiter. He was preceded in death by his daughter Mary Lori Ann Palmiter and several brothers and sisters.

The funeral will be on Wednesday, May 6th, with mass of Christian burial at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Peckville. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Blakey. The viewing will be from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, before Mass. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the James M. Margotta Funeral Home.

David J. Palmiter, Sr.

April 29, 2026