David Charles Lehoskay, beloved son of Andrew and Doris Edney Lehoskay of Tryon, died of cancer on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at his sister’s home, 407 Edney Road in Pacolet Valley.

David was born on January 23, 1952 at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD.

A native of Oxon Hill, MD, he attended Crossland High School, was a member of Oxon Hill Volunteer Fire Dept., and later moved to Rappahannock Academy, VA where he was employed by Four Winds Club, Inc., a retirement community.

David is survived by brothers Owen (Violet) Lehoskay of Ruby SC, Andrew S. (Lori) Waldorf of MA, sister Marie Edney (Steve) Greenholte of Tryon, nephews Donald O. Lehoskay of Myrtle Beach, SC, Robert A. (Drew) Edney of Tryon, Brandon and Justin Lehoskay Waldorf of MD, niece Melissa (Steve) Edelen of Buck’s Creek, MD and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his brother James Edward Lehoskay and grandparents James M. and Helen Morton Edney of Pacolet Valley and Stefan and Gizela Lehoskay of Elkhorn, WV.

David loved animals and requested memorials be made to Foothills Humane Society: 989 Little Mountain Road, Columbus, NC 28722.

The family will have a private memorial service.

Cannon and Sons Mortuary in Landrum is assisting the family.