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George David Motto, 72, left his residence at Fairmount Homes to live with his Saviour on Monday, January 19, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Ferne (Moyer) Motto and they celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary on December 13, 2014.

Born June 13, 1942, in Pottstown, he was the son of the late George John and June E. (Levengood) Motto.

Dave graduated from Pottstown High School in 1961. From 1975 to 2006 he resided in Oaks and was employed as a machinist for Piersol Pine, Oaks until its closing in 1985. Dave was then employed by the former Clemens Markets, Lansdale and Lionville until continuing illnesses forced him to apply for disability benefits. While living in Montgomery County, Dave held various positions of church offices, volunteered with Meals on Wheels and Project Outreach. Dave was a former member of Vincent Mennonite Church, Spring City and currently a member of Village Chapel Mennonite Church, New Holland.

In the 1970’s, Dave and Ferne assisted in the sponsorship and resettlement of Vietnamese refugees to the United States.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 foster sons, Chang Tran of DE and Dr. Thomas Thang Tran of VA; 6 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; the extended families of Phat Van Duong of PA and Thang Lam of TX and a brother, Leslie Howard Motto of PA.

A special thank you for the tender, loving support from Cardiac Connections nurses and staff from Compassionate Care Hospice and theVillage Chapel family who helped ease the stress of a difficult journey.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015, from 8:30 to 11 am, at the Farm Crest Chapel at Fairmont Homes, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata, followed by funeral services at 11 am. Interment will take place in the Voganville Union Cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Dave's memory may be made to Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

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