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, the 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 thirteen 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 eleven years of marriage on 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, Maryland, Patricia Martin and husband, Charles of Long Branch; two maternal aunts, Mary Uchal, Joanne Hoffman and husband, John, all of Canonsburg; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins; and his beloved cats, Rocket and Cali.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a blessing service will be held Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM with the Deacon Alexander Poroda officiating. Committal services and interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.