David Droppleman
September 7, 1954 ~ July 12, 2004
David Droppleman, 49, of New Cumberland, died Monday, July 12, 2004 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling. Born September 7, 1954 in Weirton, he is the son of Helen Stark Droppleman and the late George Droppleman who passed away July 2, 1991.
For 29 years, David worked in construction for Weirton Steel. He was a member of the WSX 25-Year Club and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his mother, David is survived by his brothers Lawrence Droppleman and his wife Sharon and George Droppleman, Jr. of Weirton, Thomas Droppleman and his wife Debbie of Muncie, IN and Daniel Droppleman and his wife Heidi of Farmland, IN.; nephews Ryan and Eric Droppleman and niece Danelle Droppleman.
Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where funeral services will be held at 10AM Thursday with Rev. Father Stephen Dube presiding. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Hancock County Unit, Post Office Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
I am so sorry about your loss. I went to high school with Dave. We had been praying for him at church. (Kings Creek Union Chapel) You will continue to be in our prayers that the Lord will give you His comfort. Turn to Him and He will give you rest.
MRS D… AS I ALWAYS USE TO CALL YOU..AND FAMILY. I KNEW DAVE THROUGH TOM IN HIGH SCHOOL FROM 33 YEARS AGO.I WISH TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY EVEN THOUGH AT A TIME LIKE THIS THERE IS SO LITTLE THAT WORDS CAN SAY TO HELP COMFORT YOU. I SEND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF YOUR SORROW. MARGARET FABIANICH
Mrs. Droppleman and family: I would just like to extend my sympathy at this very sad time. As I had known Dave many years ago and had lost contact with him, I was not aware that he was ill and very saddened to see him pass. Please accept my sympathy.
To the Droppleman Family: Our condolences at this time of your loss. We have known Dave since our high school years, and will miss him greatly. He was always such a joy to be around, we will miss his cheerfulness and smiles. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.