David Thomas White, age 71, of Steubenville, passed away July 17, 2026, in Carriage Inn of Steubenville with his devoted sister by his side. Born November 30, 1954, in Steubenville he was the son of the late Donald Edwin White and Mary Alice Paulin White.

   David had a joyful spirit and was loved by everyone he met. In his younger years he attended the Jeff Co. Workshop where he enjoyed building and making items he shared with his family. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Pittsburgh Steelers and The Beatles. David loved food, especially spiced jellybeans, malted milk balls, waffles and coffee, and his favorite meal at restaurants was always fish and fries when he was out on his numerous trips. He enjoyed whistles and could always be seen wearing a shirt with a pocket in the front, affixed with a small notepad and pens to gather names of people he met, especially pretty girls.

   Surviving is his sister Pam Dulkoski of Germano, nephews Jim Reed, Jr and Dan (Frankie) Dulkoski, a niece Steph (Bud) Risdon, great niece and a great nephew Hannah and Isaac Dulkoski, aunts Jean “Ginger” Howell and JoAnne McAfee, longtime friend Donna Oliver and numerous cousins.

   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law Karen (Jim) Reed and a brother-in-law Wayne Dulkoski.

   The family would like to thank Paramount Support Services, Valley Hospice and Carriage Inn of Steubenville for David's excellent care.

   Services will be held Monday, July 20th at 1 pm in Koch Funeral Home, 101 W Main St, Scio with Pastor Kathy Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Unionport Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 11 am to 1 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Celebrations, 146 Woodvue Lane, Wintersville, Ohio 43953 or Valley Hospice, 10686 St Rt 150, Rayland, Ohio 43943.