Age 67, of South Fayette Township, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home with family by his side. Beloved husband of Rona Stankus for 13 beautiful years; loving father of Austin Stankus, Taylor Stankus, and Angel Stankus; caring brother of Ginny Whitaker and Jan Stankus; treasured son of the late Alphonse and Gertrude Stankus; cherished uncle of Jeffrey (Robin) Whitaker and their sons, Adam and Marshall Whitaker. Austin and Taylors’ mother, Terri Sawdon. Dave was a graduate of South Fayette High School in 1973 and the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Information Science. Dave worked as a Programmer/ Analyst for Carnegie Mellon University from 1980-1991 and a Systems Analyst for the Pittsburgh Board of Education until his retirement. He was a past member of the Corvair Club and the Old Westmoreland Long Rifles Club. Dave enjoyed silversmithing, primitive camping with Rendezvous friends, making baklava for family Christmas, cooking Chinese Food, fishing at Outer Banks, participating in muzzle loader rifle events, and woodworking. He will be remembered for his caring nature, sense of humor, and love of family and friends. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER- FRYER. Friends and Family are welcome at 430 Washington Ave. Bridgeville, 412-221-3800 on Saturday, March 18th and Sunday, March 19th 2-4PM & 6-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 20th 10AM, Corpus Christi Parish, Holy Child, 212 Station St. Bridgeville, PA 15017. Everyone please meet at church. Interment to follow in Melrose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Corpus Christi Parish, 121 Station St. Bridgeville, PA 15017 (https://corpuschristipgh.org/) or Taylor Special Needs Trust, 100 Huyler Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.