David James Warfel, Sr.

David James Warfel, Sr., age 64, of Pottsville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 at his home.

Born in Oxford, PA on October 11, 1961, he was the son of the late David Martin Warfel and Carol (Roberts) Rye, who survives him in Frackville, PA.

David attended Overlea High School in Baltimore. He worked as a truck driver for Swift Transportation. David loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and family.  In his younger years, he liked to ride his motorcycle. He also earned his black belt in Karate,in which he frequently practiced.

In addtion to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister Mischelle Damrose

In addition to his mother, David is survived by a son David J. Warfel, Jr.; a daughter Olivia N. Matz and her husband Shawn; four grandchildren: Lex, Ares, Leo, and Dawson, who is on the way; brothers: Richard, Robert, and Paul Warfel; and nieces and nephews.

A Religious Service will be held at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 11AM on Saturday, March 28th, with Rev. Lorraine Heckman officiating. 

Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Saturday from 9-11AM at the Funeral Home. 

Interment will be held private.

Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com