David J. “Davey” Williams, 64, of Lake Henry, formerly of Scranton, passed away unexpectedly at the home of a close friend on Dec. 26, 2020. His wife of nine years is Roxann Renda Williams. Born in Scranton on July 25, 1956, Davey was the son of the late Charles and Mildred Bevan Williams. He graduated from West Scranton High School, class of 1974, and the Johnson College of Technology. He was employed at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Scranton, for the past 45 years and also tended bar at the American Ukrainian Vets Association Club for many years. Taken too soon, he will be dearly missed by many. If life is measured by the love of family and friends, Davey would be the richest person you could know. He was always there to lend a helping hand and had a fierce loyalty to family and friends. He was also an animal lover and especially loved his many dogs through the years. He was a member of the former Hampton Social Club and a founding member of the Lincoln Heights GFY party committee. Davey worked hard and played hard. He enjoyed life and loved to travel with Roxann and his friends. His favorite place, however, was at Lake Henry — first his cottage, then his house and home with Roxann and their pets. There, he was captain of his pontoon boat and enjoyed long rides on his motorcycle. He was an avid sports fan, especially following his beloved Penn State, Cowboys and Phillies. Surviving are his stepchildren, Donnie and Mandy Blest; brothers, Charlie (Linda) and Danny (Gwyn); and a sister, Donna Burge; nieces, Tina Neureuter and Amanda Burge; and nephews, Chuckie and Jeff Williams, Thomas Burge and John Manning; along with grandnieces and grandnephews; and many cousins; father-in-law, Francis Renda and wife, Ann Marie; and mother-in-law, Paulette and John Kisal; sisters-in-law, Jackie Akenrode, Melissa Kisal, Dawn Tansley and Kelly Timlin. He was predeceased by sisters, Barbara Crea and Sharon Supinski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Ann’s Monastery Church and Shrine Basilica on St. Ann’s Street in Scranton. A viewing will be held before the Mass at the church from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Due to the current health crisis, social distancing and masks will be required. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Davey’s name to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Above all, Davey would want everyone to be kinder to one another. The family plans to hold a celebration of Davey’s life at a later date.

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