David L. Wagstaff, 79, of Conklin NY passed away peacefully at home February 2,
2026 surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Dublin, Ireland.
He is survived by the love of his life, Karen, wife of 40+ years, and nursing caretaker of decades. Karen kept him
alive through the ravages of diabetes long after most thought possible. He was
predeceased by his parents, David & Florence (Kavanagh) Wagstaff.
Dave loved the 25 years he and Karen spent at Brennan Beach on Lake Ontario, the
trip back to his birthplace in Ireland in 2019, and travels to Alaska, Florida, Nashville,
Vegas and the Caribbean. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame and Cleveland Browns
football, Bruins hockey, Toby Keith music, and enjoyed fishing and hunting with
family. He worked for decades at Brace Mueller Huntley (Samuels), and retired from
his job in facilities maintenance, and then ‘driving Miss Daisy’ at Hilltop Manor.
Family was Dave’s passion, and he leaves behind; his precious children, David
Wagstaff, Tina (Larry) Sanders, Eric (Felecia) Wagstaff, and Bridget Reardon;
Step-children, Michael (Stacey) Dougherty, and Michelle Dougherty. Dave
loved his 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind
beloved brothers Paul Wagstaff and Kevin (Kelly) Wagstaff, and sister Katie
(Ryan) Hastrich.
A celebration of life will be held in the Spring when the shamrocks take bloom.
Arrangements entrusted to SAVAGE-DeMarco Funeral Service.
