David W. Hartung

David W. Hartung, 98, of Honesdale and formerly of Riverdale, NJ, died on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 73 years, the former Therese B. Cormier on November 11, 2020. The couple married on September 21, 1947.

Born on October 18, 1924 in Bloomfield, MI, he was the son of the late David L. and Ethel (Bradburn) Hartung. A proud US Marine Corp veteran, he served during World War II in the Pacific and received a ribbon for serving in Atlantic Theatre as well. Dave worked for many years as a private contractor in construction and in 1982 retired to Dyberry Township where he took up farming. He and his wife enjoyed taking care of the many animals and loved having his dog by his side.

While living in Riverdale, he was a volunteer with the Riverdale Police Dept. helping patrol the community and a member of their pistol team. Before settling in Dyberry Township, he was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Pompton Lakes. He was also a former member of the Marine Corp League.

Dave enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and snowmobiling.

Surviving is his son, David G. Hartung and wife Susan of Honesdale; his daughters, Patricia Huber of Beach Lake and Sharon Barnett and husband John of Honesdale; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one due in May. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Juanita, Cecelia and Shirley.

Friends may visit Hessling Murray Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale on Friday, January 6th from 11 until 1.  A memorial service will be held at 1 pm at the funeral home.