David Fonner Engle Sr.
Owner of Dave’s Auto Repair
David Fonner Engle Sr., 71, of Washington, died Friday, October 18, 2013, in Donnell House, Washington, following a lengthy illness.
He was born December 10, 1941, in Washington, a son of the late Carl and Margaret Fonner Engle.
Mr. Engle was a coal miner for Consol, Bethlehem Mine, for 12 ½ years. He was the owner/operator of Dave’s Auto Repair for 20 years, and was a service technician at Brody Butcher Supply for 10 years.
On January 6, 1961, he married Gladys M. Laird, who died September 5, 2012.
Surviving are a son, David F. (Kerry) Engle Jr. of Stowe, Ohio; two daughters, Paula (Butchie) Hartzog and Dana Marie (Tom) Miller, both of Washington; three sisters, Mary “Maggie” Mowl, Pearl Amos and Karen Sulc, all of Washington; six grandchildren, Eric (Melanie) Hartzog, Trevor Hartzog, Travis Hartzog, Thomas (Chantel) Miller Jr., Zack D. Engle and Karly Jo Engle; and a great-grandchild, Gavin Miller.
Deceased are a grandson, Andrew David Miller; a brother, Carl Engle; and a sister, Laura Cox.
There will be no public visitation. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 3, in Claysville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Donnell House, Hospice Care of Washington Health System, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.