David A. Donovan

David A. Donovan, 56, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle, Lititz. Born in New Rochelle, NY, he was the son of the late John T. Sr. and Mary (Christian) Donovan Burnham. He was the loving husband of Kathy Walinsky Donovan. They would have celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary in September.

David was most recently an Adjunct Professor of Communications and Theatre Arts at Millersville University and formerly at Elizabethtown College. He was a professional actor, director, and production manager, having earned his M.A. in Theatre Arts at Michigan State University in 1987. He was a driver for Hendricks Flower Shop in Lititz.

As an active and faithful member of St. James Catholic Church, David was an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Mass who took the Holy Eucharist to the home-bound, a “Sip & Dip” discussion leader, an RCIA Team leader, a Parish Captain for the Annual Diocesan Men’s Conference, and a Social Justice Committee Member.

Surviving in addition to his wife and cherished daughter, Elise Donovan at home, three siblings, John T. Jr. husband of Marie Donovan of Clay, NY, Deanna Donovan of Silver Springs, Florida, Laurie Case of North Syracuse, NY, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Rulison.

Calling hours with the family are at the Buch Funeral Home, 216 South Broad Street, Lititz, on Friday evening from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Father James O’Blaney C.Ss.R officiating. A Celebration of Life at the church will immediately follow Mass. Interment will be private. Financial contributions to the family will be used in accordance to their needs.