David Robert Prostko

David Prostko, 79, recently of Clayton, DE, after spending many years raising his family in West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital, surrounded by family.

David was born on September 12th 1946 in McKeees Rocks, Pennsylvania to Fred and Agnes Prostko and attended Lehigh University. He went on to work as a Mental Health Professional for the State of Pennsylvania for many years prior to starting a family. He then created his own business as a Business Development Consultant and has shared many years with his beloved work family at LEHB. Throughout his life, David was known as a devoted mentor and a father figure to many of the “Lost Boys” and others needing fatherly figures or guidance along the way.

David was the husband of Molly with whom he shared 36 years of marriage that he met in the theater. He found joy in painting, reading science fiction, and being a leader in various community activities supporting his children including coaching, acting as a commissioner of the basketball league, and mentoring youth.

Those who knew him will remember his sense of humor, integrity, compassion, generosity, and kindness. David was always somehow available when someone was in trouble, always ready to lend a hand.

He is survived by his sons Patrick Prostko, Jonathan Prostko, and Andrew Prostko; grandchildren Ella Prostko, Aidan Prostko, Archer Prostko, Finn Prostko, Leo Prostko, Bowen Prostko, Sage Prostko; his siblings Susan Crandell, and Connie Prostko.

He was preceded in death by Fred Prostko, Agnes Prostko, Molly Prostko, Fred Prostko Jr., and Marylee Desantis.

A Memorial service will be held on July 19th, at 12:00pm at Stauffer Funeral Home at 1100 N Maple Ave, Brunswick, MD 21716. The family will receive visitors at start of Memorial service which will conclude by 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (https:\\curealz.org) in David’s memory because 100% of your donation goes directly to research.

We remember David with one of his favorite lines in theatre.

“Don’t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot,

for one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot”- Alan Jay Lerner, Camelot

David will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives he touched.