David Lee Banta, 45, of Malvern, passed away Friday, November 25th, 2016 at the H. J. Heinz Campus of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System following a year long battle with cancer.

David was born in Canton, OH on July 22, 1971, a son of Theo (Burns) Banta and the late Robert Banta.

He served in the U. S. Navy as a medical corpsman.

His love of nature enabled him to live an adventurous life.  He has now embarked on his greatest adventure.

In addition to his mother, David is survived by two brothers, Robert Banta, of Malvern; Joe, (Starla) Banta, of Malvern, maternal grandmother Jeanne Middleton of Minerva and many nieces and nephews.

Calling Hours will be held Wednesday 3 - 7 p. m. at the  Deckman-Bartley Funeral Home, Malvern.  There will be no formal funeral services.

David had a special relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and requested memorial contributions be made there in his name.  Contributions may be made online at https://www.stjude.org/