David Charles Conaway, 63, of Abbottstown, devoted husband of Jackie Lannen Conaway, celebrated his freedom from early onset Alzheimerâs Disease and Lewy Body Dementia on Sunday, July 4, 2021, amidst the fireworks and the love of his family at his side in his home. Born on Wednesday, December 25, 1957, in Philipsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Philip L. and Catherine âBeaâ Meiss Conaway. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Mayes. A 1976 graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School, he earned his bachelor of science degree in education from Clarion University in 1980. During the summer of 1980 his two passions collided; witnessing and wrestling. He embarked on a six week, six country journey wrestling for Athletes in Action on a South America tour.