David Harold Winkle, 84, a life-long resident of Beaver Falls, passed away on March 18th, 2025. He was born on June 12th, 1940, the son of the late Harold E. and Alice B. Winkle of Patterson Heights. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elaine, two daughters, Robin (Todd) Simpson of Latrobe, and Holly (Thomas) Trimbur of Murrysville, as well as five loving grandchildren: Hayley (Samuel) Leach, Reagan (Jarrett) Dorazio and Spencer Simpson all of Latrobe, Emma Trimbur (fiance Payne Ruhlman) of Chicago, Illinois and Annie Trimbur of Pittsburgh. He was especially proud of and pleased to welcome great-granddaughters Elaina and Eden Leach.
David graduated in 1963 from Geneva College, where he met his wife, Elaine Mallery Winkle, while singing in the Genevans choir. He completed post-graduate studies at Westminster College, Duquesne University and Penn State University. He started his career with Center Township School District, followed by the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit. He was appointed as supervisor of New Horizon School at the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit in 1974. He retired from that position in 1997.
David continued his involvement with music, first through the barbershop quartet, “Chordially Yours,” which performed in Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s production of “The Mighty Casey.” He then collaborated to form “Who’s the Gospel Four,” a gospel quartet which performed until 2010. He and Elaine were faithful members of the Beaver Valley Choral Society for over 30 years.
After retirement, he enjoyed showing his British cars (1955 MGTF and 1998 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas) at various events throughout the tri-state region, winning many awards.
In his later years, he served as an ambassador for the Snow Company, representing Roche Pharmaceuticals by traveling and presenting his experiences as they related to his medical condition of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
David was a long-time member of Chippewa United Methodist Church. He was a tremendously supportive father, grandfather and great-grandfather, attending countless sporting events, concerts, musicals, dance and instrumental recitals and graduation ceremonies.
The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided for David during his last months by the nurses and staff at VITAS Hospice and Home Instead.
Friends will be received at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls on Friday, March 21st from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, March 22nd at 10 a.m. at Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls. The viewing will be immediately followed by a funeral service conducted by Pastor Allan Brooks at 11 a.m. Private interment will take place at the Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery in New Galilee at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Chippewa United Methodist Church.
