David Henry Hathaway, age 83, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born August 27, 1938, to the late Dr. H. R. and Mrs. Lila (nee Barker) Hathaway in Lakewood, Ohio. David followed the family tradition to attend Wittenberg University and became a devoted Tiger Alumni. He began his career in Berea as a math teacher at Roehm Junior High. His love of learning and teaching continued to Strongsville where he was an administrator at both the high school and Center Junior High.

Dave's true passion was the outdoors. He spent over 30 years in Maine tripping on the Allagash River and teaching canoeing and outdoor living skills at Wild Goose Camp for Boys. For the last 25 years he enjoyed his cottage on Leesville Lake in Carrollton, Ohio. His love and enjoyment of wilderness adventures was always evident as he taught family, friends and campers to appreciate, respect and cherish the great outdoors.

Left to celebrate David's life is his loving wife of almost 59 years, Suzanne (nee Schwinn) Hathaway; his children, Janet Lynn (Bob) Sawitzke, Sharon Lee Hathaway, David Henry Hathaway II; his cherished grandchildren, Robert David Sawitzke and Meghan Grace Sawitzke; his siblings, Harvey, Melvin and Shirley; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family welcomes everyone touched by David's life to St. Paul's Lutheran Church located at 276 E. Bagley Road in Berea, OH at 10:00 am on May 21, 2022. The family plans to greet guests at 10:00 and a Celebration of Life service will follow at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to: Allagash Waterway Foundation (Gifts should be designated with David's name to the Youth on the Allagash Program)  -or- Wittenberg University (Using the drop-down menu select "other" and specify the H. Russell Hathaway Scholarship).

Online condolences and memories may be left for the family on David's guest book at www.WaiteFuneralHome.com