Obituary for Donavan Michael Gieringer
Donavan Michael Gieringer, 23, of Topton, died on Friday morning, March 22, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident in Longswamp Township. Born in Allentown, Donavan was a son of Michael F., husband of Wendy L. (Doll) Gieringer, Mohrsville, and Christina M. (Dolny), wife of Ricky Dey, Oley.
Donavan attended Brandywine Heights School District and was a graduate of Lighthouse Christian Academy, Lyons. He was a member of Ray A. Master Post 217, American Legion, Topton, Mertztown and Kutztown Rod and Gun Clubs, APA Pool League and Lower Berks Pool League. Donavan was full of life and will be fondly remembered for his love of cars and trucks, fixing and helping others with their auto problems; being a jack-of-all trades; and snowboarding.
In addition to his parents and step-parents, Donavan is survived by his siblings, Alysha R. (Gieringer), wife of Dillon M. Jauch, Topton, Patrick J. Gieringer, Shoemakersville, Christian T. Gieringer, Topton; half-brother, Leo A. Dey, Oley; step-brothers, Nick J. White, Mohrsville, Joshua L., husband of Grace (Dunning) Dey, Mertztown; maternal grandmother, Lucy J. (Leib), widow of Francis L. Dolny, Oley; and paternal grandparents, Frederick H., husband of Sandra L. (Hoyer) Gieringer, Fleetwood.
A funeral service to celebrate Donavan’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11:00 am. In Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Monday, April 1, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private in Topton Union Cemetery, Topton.
Donavan’s selfless decision to be an organ and tissue donor will help save the lives of many individuals. His family would like contributions to be made in his memory to Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 or online at www.donors1.org or the Donavan M. Gieringer Memorial Fund c/o Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 292, Kutztown, PA 19530-0292 to be used to cover unexpected medical and funeral expenses.
Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.