Mr. David E. Morris, 64, of Jenkins Township, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late George T. and Rita Clara Lokuta Morris and was a graduate of Pittston Area High School. He was a Peace Time veteran in United States Navy. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Social Security Administration, Wilkes-Barre.

David was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. He was a member of the Greater Pittston Knights of Columbus Council 372 and the Lithuania Club, Pittston. David was a hard-working family man who enjoyed listening to music, reading, watching movies and golfing. He was an avid Miami Dolphins and New York Mets fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Thomas Dessoye

Surviving is his wife, the former Mary Beth Dessoye
Daughter, Kayla Morris of Jenkins Township
Son, Connor Morris of Jenkins Township
Brother, Eric Morris and his wife, Diane, of Pittston
Sister, Nancy Sokolowsky and her husband, Edward, of Harding

Brother-in-law, Francis Dessoye and his wife, Angela, of Pittston Township
Brother-in-law, Robert Dessoye and his wife, Diane, of Laflin
Brother-in-law, Michael Dessoye of Lambertville, New Jersey
Brother-in-law, William Dessoye and his wife, Kimberly, of Pittston
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00 am in St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin with the Rev. Alex Roche officiating. Interment will be held in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. A viewing will be held on Tuesday morning from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the church. The Parish Rosary Group will recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary in the church 1/2 hour before the funeral mass. All are invited to join them. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for David's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

Sending our deepest condolences to your family

James and Kathleen Kelly (16 days ago)

So sorry for the family loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers

Frank Carey (16 days ago)

I treasure all the laughs shared in high school... R.I.P., David.

Martin Jon Ryzner (19 days ago)

We are very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim & Donna Fitzpatrick (20 days ago)

Tough time coming to grips with this. Dave had an impact on everyone he met. Loved talking with Dave about movies, music, baseball...you name it, we connected on it. Thank you for the memories my good man!! I'm going to miss you for the rest of my life.

Tony Marranca (22 days ago)

It is with deep sadness that I learned of Dave's passing. He was a passionate individual who always made me laugh. My prayers are with the family.

Rich Sullivan (22 days ago)

Dave was one of the first people I met at Techneglas. We became friends almost immediately. Dave had that effect on people. Thank God for Facebook as we were able to stay in touch since the plant closed. And we met at Disney Wotld and Sea World when I was living n Florida. I also got to meet his wonderful wife Mary Beth and his kids Kala and Conner on that visit. prayers for the family and rest in eternal peace my friend. It was a pleasure to have you as a friend .

Bob Lupton (22 days ago)

Mary Beth, my sympathy to you and your family.

Teresa Michaels (23 days ago)

From my family to yours we send our condolences our love and our prayers to your family may God continue to heal comfort and strength en you and your family may you forever rest in peace and live forever in our hearts

Anne Thomsd (23 days ago)

Mary Beth, children, brother, family and friends please accept my condolences and prayers for your loss. May David rest in peace with God eternally .

MaryPat Dessoye (23 days ago)

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