David E. Kupka, 55, of Clearfield died on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at his residence.
He was born on August 28, 1950 in Clearfield, a son of Rose(DiBratto) Kupka of Clearfield and the late Thomas Kupka.
He was employed by the former Howe's Leather Co., Inc., Curwensville and Cuetara-Hile Monuments, Clearfield.
Mr. Kupka was a graduate of Clearfield Area High School.
A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of the F. Michael Sicks Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1785, Clearfield, the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6 and the Clearfield Cycle Club.
In addition to his mother he is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents John and Frances DiBratto, and his paternal grandparents Matthew and Agnes Kupka.
Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion Post No. 6 and the Clearfield VFW Post No. 1785.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Friday from 6-9:00 PM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Saint Francis Catholic Church, 212 S. Front Street, Clearfield, PA