David J. Pape, 57 of Plains Township, passed away Tuesday evening, March 9, 2021 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in the East End section of Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Dorothy M. (Marhalik) Pape of Wilkes-Barre, and the late Dominick A. Pape.

Dave was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, Class of 1981 and was employed as a material handler at Pride Mobility.

Dave was a friendly, kind, compassionate soul that would do anything to help anyone. His smile and presence will be greatly missed. He was a diehard Raiders fan, loved the New Jersey Devils and was an avid concert goer.

He and his wife the former Cynthia A. Burcha celebrated their 29th wedding Anniversary on October 19, 2020.

In addition to his father Dominick, he was preceded in death by his Godson Ryan Zawada.

Surviving in addition to his Wife Cindi and his mother Dorothy are his sisters Diane Zawada and her husband Joe, Laurys Station, PA, and Donna Patts and her husband Tom, Hudson, brothers Dominick Pape and his wife Sheryl, West Palm Beach, FLA, and Doug Pape, Wilkes-Barre, niece Jenny Zawada, nephews Joe Zawada and his wife Emily, and Dan Pape.

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family from the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains, PA 18705.

Memorial donations may be made to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612 in Dave’s memory.