David C. McMurtrie, age 82, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Glenbrook Rehab and Nursing, Berwick, with his family was by his side.
Born at home in Hetlerville on March 22, 1943, he was one of 10 children born to the late Winifred and Calvin “Dale” McMurtrie. He was a graduate of Central Columbia Jointure School, class of 1961. He continued his education at Rochester Institute of Technology, where he studied to become a machinist. For many years, he worked at Sky Tech.
He was a member of the Pine Street Baptist Church, Berwick. He also belonged to the American Rabbit Association, Camp Lebo, and Potter County Hunting Club. Aside from hunting, he enjoyed fishing and raising animals.
He will be greatly missed by his daughters, Brenda M. Smith and husband Roland “Scott”, Berwick; Teresa F. Steele and husband Robert, Berwick; their mother, Ruth McMurtrie; grandchildren, Stacey Fulkersin and husband Chad, Bethanne Turse and husband Nicholas, and Cody Smith; and 6 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his wife, Helen (Long) McMurtrie; brothers, Donald McMurtrie and wife Sandra, Homosassa, FL; Lloyd “Bud” McMurtrie and wife Shirley, Fairport, NY; sisters, Shirley Neperski, Bloomsburg; Gladys Nevis, Bloomsburg; Audrey Bower, Mifflinville; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Arlo McMurtrie and wife Linda; Barry McMurtrie and wife Donna; sisters, Janet Kline and husband Royce; and Dorothy LaRock and husband Donald.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Heller Funeral Home, LLC, 633 E Third St, Nescopeck. Interment will follow in Briar Creek Union Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until the time of service.
Online messages of comfort for his family may be sent to condolences@HellerFuneralHomeLLC.com