Mar 10, 2019 2 min read

On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, David M. Valentovich of Middletown, Del., devoted husband of Marschia, son, brother and friend, passed away at the age of 65.

David was born March 28, 1953, in Uniontown, Pa., to Joseph R. and Veronica Briscar Valentovich. He attended St. John’s the Evangelist grade and high school and graduated in 1971. He graduated and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Accounting from St. Vincent’s College in Latrobe, Pa., in 1975. David began work for Volkswagen of America in 1976 in New Stanton, Pa. On December 28, 1985, he married Marschia Ann Wood in Lenoir, N.C. and they made their home in Youngwood, Pa. David then transferred to Houston, Texas, and he and Marschia relocated. After another transfer, he and Marschia relocated to Middletown, and David retired as port manager for Volkswagen at the Port of Wilmington, Del., after 32 years of service.

David was known for his sense of humor, his deep spirituality and his kindness and willingness to help a friend or stranger.

David was preceded in death by his father, Joseph. He will forever be remembered by his wife, Marschia; his mother, Veronica of Uniontown; sister Renee Pramuk (Dan); three brothers, Christopher, Joseph, and James (Carole); four nieces and nephews; six great-nieces and nephews; and multiple cousins.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15 in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 88 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401. The celebrant will be Father Anthony Klimko.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the Delaware Humane Association or the Cancer Research Association, New York, N.Y.

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