David L. Myslewski, PhD., of Bradford, passed away on September 21, 2020 at his home.
Born on April 2, 1942, in Mt. Pleasant, he was a son of the late Walter J. and Elizabeth “Betty” Brier Myslewski.
Dr. David was a graduate of the former Ramsay High School in Mt. Pleasant, and received his undergraduate degree from California University, Master’s Degree from University of Pittsburgh and PhD. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was a professor of English Literature at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford for 37 years, starting his full time position in 1969 and retiring in 2006. Even after retirement, he continued as a part time professor.
He attended several Catholic churches including St. Bernard’s and Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels Parish in Olean, NY.
David’s main passion was playing the classical guitar. He taught classical guitar lessons at Pitt-Bradford for many years, and published an album with his long time friend, Marg Terry. Together they called themselves, Simple Pleasures.
David will always be fondly remembered as a “sweet gentle soul”.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Dolly Stana Myslewski, nephews, Scott Myslewski, of Greensburg, Dr. Jeffrey (Lisa) Myslewski of Greensburg, Jason Myslewski, of Greensburg, nieces, Shara (Bob) Saveikis of Greensburg, and Shelly (Ken) Kilar of Pasadena, CA, seven grand nephews Jay, Brett and Max Myslewski, Brock and Brady Saveikis, and Kevin Kilar, and his grand niece Nola Kilar.
David was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dr. Walter Myslewski III.
Friends will be received from 12 – 1 PM on Saturday September 26, 2020 at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Bradford, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Burial will be held at Visitation Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant at a later date.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to a charity of donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences can be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
He was a kind man. RIP