David Henry “Pap” “Nunny” Nunamaker 75, of Ford Cliff, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at ACMH Hospital surrounded by many loving family members. He was born January 1, 1945 in Clarion County the son of the late George and Viola (Edinger) Nunamaker. He is one of 18 siblings; Richard, John, Howard, Harry, Helen, Barbara, Betty, Annie, Carol, Linda, and Judy who are still surviving. Brothers Bud, George, Paul, and Donald and Sisters Shirley and Bonnie have predeceased him. Along with his parents he was also proceeded in death by his 3 Angel babies; Tammy, Angela, and David.
He is survived by his wife Jackie (Carney) Nunamaker whom he has been married to for 43 years; Gary Lee Leightley and his wife Sarah and Desiree; William “Bill” Leightley and his wife Nicole and Erika and Kasey; Vicki O’Donnell and her fiancé Al and Brandon and his fiancé Chris, and Kaylee and Jacie. He loved and cherished all six of his grandchildren. David also has numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews he is survived by.
He worked as a coal miner most of his life. David belonged to the United Mine Workers Union. He also worked at the Templeton Brick Yard and Bauer Block. You name it he has probably done it; there was nothing he couldn’t fix or do.
He was a lifetime Fireman /fire police at Templeton VFD, AND A FORMER Kittanning Borough Councilman.
He collected classic die cast cars; he loved NASCAR even if he slept through till the last lap. He enjoyed family gatherings, the outdoors and helping people. He also enjoyed jig saw puzzles and old westerns.
Dave was a great husband, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, dad, and pappy.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 11:00 am until the time of the service at 4:00 pm at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning with Gloria Carney officiating.
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