David Duane Mclaughlin

David Duane McLaughlin, 67, of West Caln Township, Chester County, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Born on July 15, 1956, in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Roy (Jack) and Eleanor (Susie) Eachus McLaughlin Beamer.

Dave was an area resident all his life. He attended the Octorara Area School District. He went on to proudly serve in the US Marine Corps. In his younger years, Dave was employed at Burroughs, in Downingtown, as a computer assembler. Later he worked as a house painter. He had a talent for refinishing furniture. Dave had a passion for his Harleys and his many cars! He enjoyed music, concerts, karaoke, and shooting pool. He had memberships in numerous social clubs and enjoyed his friendships there. He was loved and will be missed by many!

He is survived by two sons; Danny Bendokas of Paoli, PA, and David E. McLaughlin of Downingtown, and bonus daughter, Amber Coover Beam, three grandchildren, his beloved companion Colleen Hanna Rettew of West Caln Township, and his birth mother Dorothy Landis Eckenrod of Lancaster. Four siblings also survive; Debra Reynolds, George Clevenstine, Karen Kilgore, and Randy Clevenstine. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his stepfather, Alfred (Fred) Beamer, his birth father, George L. Clevenstine, Sr. and two brothers, Keith Clevenstine and Darryl Clevenstine.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at The Hall at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S 17th Ave, Coatesville, PA 19320.  Meet the family from 1:00pm - 2:00 pm.  "Honoring Dave" Service at 2:00 pm. Bring stories to share!

Burial will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, PA 17003 at 1:00 pm.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com