Aug 3, 2021

John “Dave” Renk, 64, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 1, 2021, in the Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born January 18, 1957, in New Eagle, a son of the late John Hearn and Emily Irene Eonta Renk.

Dave was Catholic by faith and graduated from Ringgold High School – Monongahela Campus in 1975. He retired as a custodian from the Ringgold School District after 13 years of employment. He was a member and past president of the Arroas Haymakers Association No. 253 ½ in New Eagle, and a member of the Carroll Legion James C. Ford Post 949 in Dunkirk.

Dave was an avid Pittsburgh sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. He also enjoyed playing cards, listening to music, going to concerts, especially Yes, and vegetable gardening. He loved Darla’s cooking and spending time with his grandson, Tysson.

He is survived by his wife, Darla Eckels Renk, with whom he celebrated 11 years of marriage May 26, 2021; and their children, Tyler and wife Jennifer, and Gavin and Justin Adams; grandson Tysson; honorary daughter Sami Jo Burnworth; two sisters, Frances “Kathy” Wood of Hagerstown, Md., Patricia Martin and husband Charles of Long Branch; two maternal aunts, Mary Uchal, Joanne Hoffman and husband John, all of Canonsburg; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins; and his beloved cats, Rocket and Cali.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, in Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 5, with the Deacon Alexander Poroda officiating. Committal services and interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery.

Condolences can be made at www.fryefuneralhome.com.