David Allen Sirna Sr., 73, of Great CaCapon, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at his residence.

Born on June 6, 1949, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Michael J. Sirna Sr. and Vera D. Whitman Sirna.

He was a forester and wildlife manager for over 40 years.

David was a friend to all who knew him, a lover of nature, a true West Virginia Mountaineer, and a loving father and grandfather. He always had a project in the works, and loved working with excavating equipment. He lived his faith and was an example to all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy J. (Lewis) Sirna; six children, Nicole Bruggert (Kristian), of Auburn, Calif., David Sirna Jr. (Joyce), of Sparks, Nev., Jennifer Aaron (Brian), of Inwood, James Malcolm Jr., of Winchester, Va., Anthony J. Sirna Sr. (Melissa), of Winchester, Dr. Angela Rose Sirna (Brandon Haghany), of Albuquerque, N.M.; nine grandchildren, Megan Dodson (Adam), Krisitan Bruggert, Jacob Bruggert, Katelyn Aaron, Katie Marie Bruggert, Logan Sirna, Jonah Malcolm, Sophia Sirna, Anthony Joseph Sirna Jr.; two sisters, Dr. Dianne Marcus (Curt Carlson), of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Carol Susan Albin (Larry), of Ridgeley.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael J. Sirna Jr., and a sister, Inez Myers.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at 3 p.m. at McKee Funeral Home Chapel, Augusta, with Father Brian Shoda officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Augusta.