David T McNeil

David T. McNeil, 74, of Indiana, PA, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home after an extended battle with cancer.

David was born on July 23, 1951, in Brookville, PA, the son of Thornton and Bernice (Fitzgerald) McNeil. He was a 1969 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. David went on to become an electrician and was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #5 of Pittsburgh, for 40 years. He also served in the National Guard.

David enjoyed target shooting, photography, driving his convertible, and hiking, where he found peace being in nature.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Laura Carr; and his nephew, Jeff Carr.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Darlene (Jerko) McNeil; his children, Bryan (Amanda) McNeil of Suquamish, WA, and Heather (Zach Lau) McNeil of Pittsburgh, PA; his cherished grandchildren, Fiona and Colin McNeil; his sisters, Margaret A. McNeil of Pittsburgh and Susan Widiziunas (Stan) of New Kensington, PA; and his brother-in-law, Peter Carr of Ridgway, PA.

Friends and family are invited to visitation on Tuesday, December 30th, from 2:00–4:00 PM and 6:00–8:00 PM at McCabe–Roof Funeral Home, 565 Franklin Street, Clymer, PA 15728. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 31st, from 9:30–11:00 AM, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, with Chaplain Gregg Parks officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, through its partnership with the IRMC Cancer Center (Medical Oncology), 850 Hospital Road, First Floor, Indiana, PA 15701.

Darlene, Bryan, and Heather would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Ramineni, along with the clinicians and staff at the IRMC Cancer Center, for the compassionate and dedicated care provided to David.

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