David L. Stahlman

David L. Stahlman, 79, of Rossiter, passed away on Thursday September 11, 2025 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

He was born March 30, 1946 in Punxsutawney, to Noah P. and Ellen L. (Miller) Stahlman.

Dave was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving in the United States Army.

He was an active member of the Rossiter Methodist Church. Dave was also a member of the Rossiter American Legion and the Walston Club. He started working as a small appliance repairman. He then worked at the Greenwich Collieries as a coal miner for almost 20 years. Dave attended Jeff Tech, where he earned his degree as an electrician. He became a member of the IBEW Local # 5, as an electrician until his retirement. Dave loved his family and his church. He loved spending time with his late wife Kathy and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, family gatherings and church events.

He is survived by two sons and two daughters, David L. Stahlman, Jr. (Josie), Erie, Tracy E. Clark (Terry), Walston, Stacy P. McMahan (Harry), Rossiter, Christopher M. Stahlman (Tracy), ND, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, a sister Sharon Cessna (John), Punxsutawney, and numerous nieces and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and love of his life, of 57 years Kathleen (Quigg) Stahlman on April 10, 2024, two sisters, Patsy Brink and Joyce Pisarcik and a special niece Melissa Brink.

Friends will be received on Thursday September 18, 2025 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 3:00 PM at the McCabe Funeral Home, Inc., 114 Maple Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767, with Pastor Janet Chiplis officiating.

Military Honors will be performed by the Rossiter American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rossiter Methodist Church, 49 Smyerstown, Road, Rossiter, PA 15772.

To share a memory or leave an online condolence, visit www.mccabewaldronfh.com