Dysart, PA - WHARTON - David Francis "Dave," 78, Dysart, passed away July 15, 2026, at home. Born June 30,1948, in Dysart, son of the late Herman and Mary (Zerbee) Wharton. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Ann (Kozub) Wharton; children, Craig (Jennifer) Wharton, and granddaughter Kiah; Stephanie Wharton; and Matthew (Jillian) Wharton, and grandson Silas; and siblings, John (Phyllis) Wharton, Elizabeth "Jane" (Robert) Cypher, Sarah "Sally" (Raymond) Storm, Donna (James) Flick, Patricia (David) Seymore, Michael (Sharon) Wharton, and Mark (Sandy) Wharton. David was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was also employed as a local Union Laborer. Dave enjoyed gardening, hunting, and spending time with family. He was a member of the Ashville VFW Post 4315 where he was a past commander, the Patton Sportsman's, Loretto Legion, and Cresson Legion. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville, PA 16613. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 803 St. Augustine Road, Dysart, PA 16636, Father Bob Reese, officiating. Military honors will be performed by local VFW. Arrangements are under the care of Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home, Ashville. Condolences can be made at www.gibbonsfhashvillecoalport.com or at our Gibbons-Penksa Funeral Home Facebook Page.