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Official Obituary of

David Hilton McFadden

May 23, 1932 ~ December 20, 2022 (age 90) 90 Years Old

David McFadden Obituary

David Hilton McFadden, 90, of Oil City, PA., passed away Dec. 20, 2022 at his home.

Born May 23, 1932 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of the late Walter Francis  & Lois Cecelia Hilton McFadden.

Dave was a graduate of Oil City High School.

He was married in July of 1957 to the former Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” McKissick and she preceded him in death in March of 1993.

Dave had worked many years for the Oilwell Supply division of U.S. Steel.

He later retired from PENNDOT.

Dave excelled in all sports and was a fierce competitor.

His favorite sports were  basketball and racquetball.

Dave was on the Harry’s Lunch,  traveling basketball team.

He also enjoyed golfing in younger years and  woodworking.

Dave is survived by his two children

David Donald McFadden of Dallas,TX

Tracy M. Hovis of Lancaster

And his granddaughter

Sarah Elizabeth Hovis

He is also survived by his longtime companion and caregiver Janice Johnson of Oil City

Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Joseph, Howard and George McFadden

Friends will be received on January 7 from 10:00 A.M.-12 noon. In the Reinsel Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Rynd Farm Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Asera Care Hospice c/o Amedisys Foundation

3854 American Way, Suita A Baton Rouge, LA 70816

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Asera Care Hospice for their care and compassion, and to the numerous family and friends who provided care and support.

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
January 7, 2023

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory
116 Bissell Ave.
Oil City, PA 16301

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