David J. Harrison

David J. Harrison

1958 - 2020

David J. Harrison, 62, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 29, 2020 in St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown Campus. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late John O. and Olga S. (Smetana) Harrison. He was employed as a manager of the former Calvin Klein Company, Nesquehoning. He also worked for the Nesquehoning Borough, Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino as a dealer for 6 years, and then worked for Penn Dot. He retired in April of this year. He was a graduate of Panther Valley High School, Class of 1976. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Nesquehoning, the Nesquehoning VFW Post 8008, and the Nesquehoning Sokol Club. David enjoyed Nascar and traveling.

Surviving is a brother John R. of Lansford; companion Judy Sweeney of Nesquehoning; nieces Jennifer Blasena and her husband John and Julie Tremblay and her husband Ryan; nephew Jason Harrison; an aunt Mary Nastan; and an uncle Paul Smetana and his wife Sandy.

He was also preceded in death by a nephew John Harrison.

A graveside service will be held December 4, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. in the St. John Russian Orthodox Church Cemetery, Nesquehoning with the Rev. Robert J. Teklinski officiating. The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences at www.blazoskyfh.com.

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