He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, and parents, Martin and Ruth Buckshaw.
Born in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, Dave served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. He later worked for Beckwith Machinery in Pennsylvania. After retirement, he and Barb made Hudson their home, where they spent many happy years together.
He is survived by his brother Thomas Buckshaw (Margaret) of Indiana, Pennsylvania, special nephew Thom Horel (Trish) of Florida and by several other nieces and nephews.
Dave and Barb also shared a close and lasting friendship with Brenda Bannon and her family.