David A. “Trig” Lewis, 72, formerly of (North) Philipsburg, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.
Born Christmas, Dec. 25, 1943, he was a son to the late David F. and Tressa (Contadelucci) Lewis.
Mr. Lewis was a 1962 graduate of Philipsburg–Osceola Area High School. He was also a graduate of Triangle Tech, DuBois.
He was married June 1, 1976 in West Decatur to the former Judith Kay Taszreak. She preceded him in death May 26, 2008.
He had served with the Army Reserves.
Mr. Lewis, or “Trig,” was an accomplished welder and fabricator. He was employed with several area coal companies during his working career including: Stott Coal Co., Bradford Coal Co. and K & J Coal Company.
He was also a skilled electrician and plumber. He worked in the maintenance departments at Windy Hill Village, PSL, Philipsburg, and Empire Kosher, Mifflintown.
He was also a business owner. He owned and operated the former Micro-Fusion Storage Tank Disposal, Munson, for a number of years.
Most recently, he was employed as a delivery driver for the Centre Daily Times, State College, until his retirement.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two children, Heather Jo Lewis and David Anthony Lewis Jr., and two sisters, Eleanor Earhart and Joan Bracken.
He is survived by a daughter, Jill M. Wayland and her husband, David, and a son, Adam D. Lewis and his companion, Susan Hughes, all of Philipsburg.
He is survived by three granddaughters, Heather Storm and Daisy Marie Wayland, both of Philipsburg, and Erin Elizabeth Simcox of Lock Haven and two great-granddaughters, Andalyn Constance Richards and Kaylee Brooks Koch, both of Lock Haven.
He is also survived by one sister, Jean Schwiderske and her husband, Dan of Allport; one brother, Charles Lewis of Topeka, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, 275 21st St., Clearfield, PA 16830, or to your local SPCA organization.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.
