David L. Jewart, 70, of Butler, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023, under the care of Colonial Gardens Guest House. Born May 16, 1953 in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Ethel M. (Ellenberger) Jewart. Dave was a 1971 graduate of Butler High School and then went on to graduate from Penn Technical Institute with an associate degree. He worked for Contraves Corporation for a number of years until his retirement. Dave was a true biker and loved his Harley Davidson motorcycles. He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors and rock n’ roll music. Dave was a “typical Jewart”, good working with his hands and tinkering in the garage. Dave is survived by his daughter, Lindsey Ann Jewart of Pittsburgh, PA; two brothers: John Jewart and his wife MaryAnne of Nokesville, VA and James Jewart of Chicora, PA; two sisters: Deborah Markiw and her husband Michael II of West Sunbury, PA and Sherri McCarty and her husband Scott of Ellwood City, PA and numerous nieces and nephews. All are invited to attend a visitation for Dave on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 1-3 PM at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001 where a funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 with Pastor Floyd H. Barnhart officiating. Burial will be made at North Butler Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Dave’s honor to Colonial Gardens Guest House, 121 Steppland Road, Butler, PA 16002. Please add to Dave’s unique Remembrance Page at Thompson-miller.com.
