David George Dunkis (1935-2025)

David George Dunkis, 89, of Moon Township, passed away on January 30th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in McKeesport on March 24th, 1935. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary (Russin) Dunkis, his father Charles Dunkis and his daughter, Nancy Dunkis. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 33 years, Shirley (Nemec/Spragg) Dunkis, two sons, Jeff (Heather Havey) Spragg of Oakland, California, Greg (Tina) Spragg of Aliquippa, an only sister, Mary Anne Goodwin of Largo, Florida, a brother-in-law, Nick (Dee) Nemec of Robinson Township and several nieces and nephews, as well as many longtime friends with all of whom he shared and enjoyed life.

David was an Army veteran in the Color Guard during the time of the Korean War. He Graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and he was a fraternity member of Delta Sigma Pi. He also graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Business from the University of Pittsburgh. He worked in the position of Sales and Purchasing for Project Enterprises Inc., Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Cleveland Crane and Harbison Walker. He was an active member of St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Sewickley. He participated in Christian Leadership Concepts, Marriage Mentoring, Ushering, as well as several Bible Study groups.

David loved God, his family, his friends, golfing, traveling, and desserts. He expressed his artistic talents through painting, creating stained glass, and landscaping.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 7th, from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road. A Celebration of Life funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 8th, at 10 A.M. at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 405 Fredrick Avenue, Sewickley. Everyone is asked to please meet at the church. Memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in the name of David Dunkis.