David Allen Taylor 1948-2023

David “Wop” Allen Taylor, age 75 Aspers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in Aspers.

David Allen Taylor
David Allen Taylor

He was born November 5, 1948 in Menallen Township, Adams County, PA, as the son of the late Ralph E. and Sarah C. (Black) Taylor.

David attended Biglerville High School and served time in the Army Reserves. After working various other jobs, he worked 30 plus years at PPG Industries before retiring.

He was a member of Shoshonean Rod and Gun Club and various hunting organizations during his lifetime.

Dave enjoyed attending produce/flower auctions, playing cards with the guys, watching westerns and spending time with family.

David is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Donna D. (Noss) Taylor of Aspers; daughter, Michele and her husband, Scott Asper of York Springs; son, Chris and his wife, Heather Taylor of Gardners; step-sons, Terry L. Miller, Jr. of Dillsburg and Lester Miller of Newville along with several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Ruth Ann Noss of Shippensburg; three sisters, MaryLou Shultz and Ruth Brandt, both of Aspers and Linda McCleaf of Gettysburg; four brothers, Freddy Taylor of Phoenix, AZ, Jesse and Roger Taylor, both of Aspers, and Clyde Taylor of Bendersville and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his four brothers, Randy, Guy, Earl and Eugene (Ben) Taylor and sister, Marvel (Sue) Butler.

Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main St., Bendersville.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date at the convenience of the family. 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David, please visit the floral store.


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