Clarence David ‘Dave’ Childs – Brownsville, formerly of Monessen

Clarence David “Dave” Childs, 72, of Brownsville, formerly of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Dave was born on Nov. 2, 1948, in Brownsville, son of the late Clarence “Snag” and Mildred Sully Childs. He was an Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was a produce manager for Bartolotta’s Shop ’n Save in Monessen and a truck driver for Matt Canestrale Trucking. He enjoyed duckpin bowling and was a member of many clubs in the Monessen area. Besides his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Damian Childs. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carol; three sons, David E. (Deborah) Childs, Matthew J. Childs and Brian L. (Daria) Childs; grandchildren, Matthew Childs, Gaven Childs, Leah Childs, Eric James Childs, Austin Childs, Ryland Wasak and Dominica Childs; sister, Lynne Rankin; brother, Terry (Cheryl) Childs; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, PA 15417, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, with 4 p.m. being the hour of service with Pastor Henry Frain officiating. Military honors will be rendered by AMVETS Post 103, www.skirpanfuneralhome.com.