David E. Kishbaugh, age 70, of Nescopeck Township passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Glenbrook Rehab and Health Care, where he was a patient for a short time.
Born in Berwick on January 2, 1955, he was a son of the late Sterling R. and Shirley D. (Johns) Kishbaugh Jr. Dave was a graduate of Berwick High School. In his earlier years, he was employed at Vaughn’s Bakery and Consolidated Cigar in Berwick. Later he worked for Warren Elmes, and most recently, RAD Wood Products, Nescopeck, until retiring.
In his spare time, Dave liked micro-sprint cars and dirt track racing, as well as woodworking. He loved Elvis and listening to his music. He enjoyed going to Morris’s Family Restaurant for a good meal and conversation. He loved taking care of his animals he has had over the years, especially his loyal pup, “Izzy”, who he lost this past summer.
He will be greatly missed by a sister, Sandra Tripp, Nescopeck; brothers, Wayne “Butch” Kishbaugh, Berwick; Michael Kishbaugh and wife Lani, Shamokin; sister-in-law, Angel Kishbaugh; nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Jared, Frank, Colin, Sarah, Zachary, Mikey, and Kortnie; and many great nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind uncles, Gary Dietterick and wife Debbie, Berwick; Larry Dietterick and wife Rena, Berwick; numerous cousins; and best friend, Ann Cleaver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Kishbaugh; sister-in-law, Lucinda Kishbaugh; uncles, William Johns; Robert Johns; George Johns; Roland Johns; Barry Dietterick; Harry Kishbaugh and Ed Kishbaugh; aunts, Loretta Dagget; Betty Johns; Marlene Mowery; Evelyn Dawson; and Beatrice Roth.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:30 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Heller Funeral Home, LLC, 633 East Third St, Nescopeck followed by a brief funeral service at 6:30 pm. Burial in Mount Zion Cemetery, Briggsville will be at the convenience of the family.
Online messages of comfort for his family may be sent to condolences@HellerFuneralHomeLLC.com.