David Thompson Obituary

David Vernon Thompson Sr. passed away at 85 on Monday, June 16, 2025. David was born on Jan. 3, 1940, in Johnstown and grew up in the beloved small town of Manor with his parents, Edna (McKinney) and Berl Thompson. Prior to retirement, he was a sales manager for Howard Hanna and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Cornerstone Ministries and Manor American Legion Post 472 and was a member and proud past president of the Sons of the American Revolution. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved children, Todd Jerome Thompson and Tamara Piper; along with his stepchildren, Felicia Riley and her children, Kate, Michael, and Julia Riley; and stepson, Frank Robinson; and his lovely sister, Elaine Osuna. He is survived by his children, Sara Kaufman (Tony) and David Thompson Jr. (Mallory); along with his 12 grandchildren, including Christiana Fernandez (Noah), Samantha Laskoski (Peter), Madison, Cassandra, and Jessica Kaufman, Noah (Autumn), Gabriel, Bella, Sophia, Penelope, River, and Kai Thompson; in addition to his two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Jason; and numerous nieces and nephews. David's children and grandchildren were his pride and joy and will be dearly missed by each and every one of them. Friends and family will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2025, at MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC. Funeral services to celebrate his extraordinary life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the funeral home, with Fr. Jeff Wiley officiating. Interment with military rites will follow in Brush Creek Cemetery. To send online condolences, visit www.mason-gelder.com.