David Winger
January 4, 1955 ~ July 13, 2012
Dave Winger, 57, of Sunville Road, Cooperstown died on Friday, July 13, 2012 at his residence. Born January 4, 1955 in Franklin, PA, he was the son of the late John Albert ("Jack") and Betty May Simpson Winger. Mr. Winger worked as a supervisor for Hanna Transfer. He was a member of AA, where he was instrumental in helping many others. He also enjoyed gambling and playing cards, particularly Black Jack. Dave is survived by his two brothers, Michael E. Winger and his wife, Amy of Polk and John Wayne Winger and his wife, Angie of Henry's Bend; his four sisters, Mary Jane ("Janie") Buchanon and her husband, Dan of Meadville, Betty Jean ("Jeanie") Kramer and her husband, Frank of Meadville, Diana Lee ("Diane") Vann and her companion, Jim of Conneaut Lake, and Beverly Ann ("Bev") Heller and her husband, Frank of Franklin; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and his two dogs, Boo and Dottie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-niece Ashley Webber. Friends will be received at the Gardiner Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Sunday, July 15, 2012 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the funeral home with the Rev. William J. Maher, MDiv, officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Venango County Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Association. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for more information, friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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He touch many people with his kindness. He always saw the good in people.
I am so sorry for your great loss. He is in a better place now free of pain. I enjoyed playing cards and camping with him. He always had a smile on him face and was an awesome man. He will be missed by many. You all are in my thoughts at this time.
Rest In Peace Dave ……
He was very loving and he never knew a stranger! Always had a hug for you! He had a love for animals and was just a blessing to everyone he met!! Im gonna miss him!! See you in heaven Dave!
I will not say: “Farewell to you my friend, until we meet again”.
Instead, carrying those memories with me and forever they will stay.
One’s life lived well with much love and laughter provides a comfort to those left behind.
The good memories out shine the bad and all are made well.
Times that no one can take away.
So as I reflect on our friendship and the love and laughter we shared, it is hard not to smile more than I cry, for I know that was YOUR PLAN all along.
When I miss you, I will look inside and be comforted by the wonderful memories you made with me.
I Love you.
Sharon
We are saddened by Dave’s death. He was always welcoming to our son when he came to visit Boo and Dottie with his grandma (N.J.). He also got a kick out of our tadpole collecting and general antics. We will miss his stories and laughter.
Our sincere thoughts are with the rest of our family.
With deepest sympathy,
Trisha Lutz, N.J.’s daughter
Shannon Lutz
Mason Lutz
Caden Lutz
I am proud to have known Dave, he was an inspiration to alot of people. Rest in peace Dave.
Mike & Amy my heart goes out to you, I can only imagine your feelings of today…but be assured your love for him was felt daily by all the care & feelings you gave to him.
He never gave a discouraging word; always carrying an attitude of gratitude. He gave honor to his life even as he was dieing. All who knew him couldn’t help but be blessed. He will be missed and forever remembered with love.
To the family and Friends:
My deepest sympathy to you all at this time.. He was a wonderful person. I will be ever so gratful for him as he took my brother under his wing and put him back on track where he needed to be. He was always there to help him out and have wise words to tell him. He will be missed but he will be watching over everyone and he will be that special angel to watch over everyone!
Im sorry for you loss!
I was so saddened to learn of Dave’s passing. Dave was a really great guy and I have so many fond memories of him. I am proud to have known Dave clear back since the Cooperstown Elementary School days. To the family – you have my deepest sympathy and may all your memories of Dave bring you comfort and peace.
With sympathy, Vicki (Baker) Myers
I’ve been through a lot of death; death from diaesses, death from accidents, death from violence, and all the consequences of them. And I’m only 23. I never refuse that it may happen to my family too .No, it already happened. I know someday it’ll come and I’ve tried to be prepared. But somehow I just cannot make it.I know those things can happen to me too. I’ve passed through a lot of medical processes. I feel vulnerable but it’s ok. Human is vulnerable. We are not special. It just happens. I was sorrow for a long time but then, someone told me we had to live with the present or we’ll never find peace. That’s true. That’s what people do when it’s time for tragic. Live with the present and what we’ve got now, not what we used to have or will have. Do not be imaginative at this time. We have to know our emotion, know how we feel and just deal with it. That’s what I’ve tried to do for all these years and it keeps me alive.Well, I may talk some crap. Sorry. I never tell my thought to anyone because my imagination tells me that no one wants to hear. But I just want to say it.
Hi, I used to work for VNA back in 06-07 with Jack at his home. I became close with Dave in the mean time. I gradulated nursing school in 07 and started at UPMC Presby. I met a girl and moved down to Washington county where I had lost touch with Dave. I had started playing cards with some friends and reminded me of Dave. We played lots of card when I worked there, we had a blast. I attempted to call him a few weeks ago and the number was disconnected. So I searched his name on the internet when I found the bad news. I knew his health had been slipping but took for granted that he was still around. We have many mutual friends and since moving down this way i have lost touch with them all. I just wanted to express my sincere condolences to all who is related to Dave and to those who also had the good fortune of knowing Dave. Rob