David A. “Dave” Temple, 68, of Picture Rocks, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his home.

Born December 8, 1957, in Muncy, he was a son of the late John and Beverly (Brown) Temple. Dave proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1976 to 1980. After his honorable discharge, he worked at PP&L/Talen Energy for 38 years up until his retirement in 2021. Even after retirement, Dave kept busy as a part time custodian at Renn Elementary in Lairdsville.

He and his wife Blanche were married on November 29, 1985 and shared almost 41 wonderful years together. Dave was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, whom he always found time for. He was a mechanic at heart and could always be found in his shed working on vehicles, tractors or lawnmowers, or helping his fellow neighbors and friends fix theirs. Dave also enjoyed watching westerns and loved his cat, Jasper.

He is survived by his wife, Blanche Temple of Picture Rocks; daughter, Keshia (Jonathan) Temple-Foster of Williamsport; step-son, Kevin (Jamie) Young of Muncy, and Keith Young of Bellefonte; thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Donna (Chuck) Lawver of Hughesville, and brother, Doug (Melissa) Temple of Paxinos.

Besides his parents, Dave is also preceded in death by grandson, Kalib Blasé, and step-daughter, Christine Young.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dave’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at mccartythomas.com.