David F. Buskirk, 82, of Washington Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023 with his family by his side.  He was the loving husband of Virginia "Ginny" (Engler) Buskirk.  Together they shared 62 years of marriage.

Born September 23, 1941 in Walnutport, he was a son of the late Franklin B. and Rose A. (Kozic) Buskirk.

Dave was a graduate of Pen Argyl High School and proudly served his country with the US Navy during peacetime.  He worked for the former Blue Mountain Water Company and later Citizens Utilities now known as PA American Water where he retired as a superintendent.  Living on a gentleman's farm for 46 years, Dave enjoyed being outdoors and could always be found tinkering around his home and yard as well as hunting and deep sea fishing.  He was family oriented and loved nothing more than time spent with his family.

He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Pen Argyl.

In addition to his wife Ginny, Dave is survived by his children, Patricia (Mike) Fabrega-Hill, Ryan (Trisha) Buskirk, Louise (Jerry) Krouse and Andrew (Louise) Buskirk; grandchildren Jason Buskirk, Edward Fabrega, Thomas Fabrega, Brian Fabrega, Niklaus Buskirk, Tyler Buskirk, Madalyn Buskirk, Avery Krouse, Amber Buskirk and Hailey Buskirk.  Great grandchildren Anthony Joseph Fabrega, Vincent Fabrega, Jordan Fabrega, Theodore Fabrega and Arthur Buskirk; siblings Patricia Sutter, Alice Buskirk, Susan Dominick, Michael (Rose) Buskirk and Mary Fugitt as well as his daughter in law Bernadine Buskirk.

Along with his parents, Dave was predeceased by his son Mark Buskirk and grandson Brenton Krouse.

A viewing will be held on Monday, October 23 from 6-8pm in the Schmidt Funeral Home PC, 202 West St., Wind Gap and Tuesday, October 24, from 8:45-9:45am in St Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 300 Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 24 at 10 am in the church. Burial will be private with the family.  Memorials in David's name may be sent to any children's hospital.