DAVID C. SOBER, age 50, of 559 Dryden-Harford Road, Dryden, NY passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at home after an extended illness. Dave was born January 22, 1961 in Natrona Heights, PA a son of Jack W. Sober, Sr. of Natrona Heights, PA and the late Dorothy Burton Sober. Dave served in the US Air Force from 1982 to 1986, was employed for many years as an automobile mechanic and lately had been the owner of Pappy’s Auto Repair at his residence. He was an avid motorcyclist and a member of the local Harley Owners Group.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 24 years, Dolores Riley Sober of Dryden; his daughter, Melanie Sober McMillen and her husband Shane McMillen; sons, David Sober, Jr., Matthew Sober, Andrew Sober and Dylan Sober; father, Jack W Sober Sr.; brothers, Jack W. Sober, Jr., Richard Sober, Daniel Sober and Charles Sober and his faithful dog, Owen as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother ,Dorothy Burton Sober and his sister, Deborah Clark.
A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Perkins Funeral Home with Rev. James Owens officiating. Burial with Military Honors provided by members of the Dryden Veterans Memorial Home Ritual Team will follow in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden. Friends are invited to call from 4 to 7 PM Friday at the funeral home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Those wishing to remember Dave are asked to consider a memorial gift to his family, Dryden-Harford Rd., Dryden, NY 13053 www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
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