David William Faidley, 56, of Markleton, went to be with his Lord and Savior April 1, 2003. Born July 1, 1946 in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, son of Ralph Edwin and Margaret Elizabeth ‎(Trimpey)‎ Faidley. Preceded in death by parents, stepmother the former Anna Elizabeth Harvey; and one infant brother. Survived by wife and soulmate, the former Dora Mae Brant to whom he was married 35 years; children, Michael D. Faidley married to the former Lisa Pletcher of Brevard, N.C., Daniel R. Faidley married to the former Jennifer Hall of Hendersonville, N.C.; granddaughter, Stephanie Joy Faidley; brother of Mrs. Esther Ruth Faidley-Stone and James Edwin Faidley both of Upper Turkeyfoot. Also numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends. A 1964 graduate of Rockwood High School. Member of Old Bethel Church where he was an avid worker and loved to sing and visit people. He loved his sons and his country, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam where he had served 1966-1969. He also formerly worked for Somerset Welding and Steel as a Fabricator for 17 years. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home. Service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at Old Bethel Church, Markleton, with the Rev. Douglas Baker officiating. Interment Brotherton Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Old Bethel Church, 227 Old Bethel Road, Markleton, Pa. 15551.

Markleton man suffers fatal fall , Somerset Daily American, 4/2/03
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A Markleton man was found dead Tuesday along Laurel Hill Creek in Upper Turkeyfoot Township.
According to state police, David W. Faidley, 56, had gone for a walk in the area with his dog when he fell to the ground.
Somerset County Coroner Wallace Miller said Faidley died of head injuries.
I got the call around 10:30 a.m. and it wasn’t until about 1:30 p.m. were we able to bring him out,” he said.
Miller explained that the man had fallen down a deep ravine along the waterway.
It was a big obstacle for the crews,” he said. “We eventually had to go around to the other side and go through the water to reach him.”
Miller added that Faidley’s family member became worried after he left just after dawn for a walk but didn’t return home.
I believe that his brother had been out there looking for him before we got there,” Miller said.
He said that going for morning walks was a common practice for Faidley, but he rarely went to the game lands.
Miller said emergency crews from New Centerville and Confluence were called to scene to help in the rescue efforts.