David J. Hark

David Joseph Hark 79 passed away April 27, 2023 at home after a long illness. He was a resident of Shepherdstown, WV for more than 42 years, was born Sept. 21, 1943 in Charleston, WV. He was a photographer, Army veteran, businessman, teacher & internet consultant and also was a member of the Beth Sholom Congregation of Fredrick Maryland.

David was preceded in death by his father, Israel L. Hark, mother Tessie Rubenstein Hark & nephew Allen Lee Hark. He is survived by his wife Katherine Moyers Hark, brother Ben (Jane) of Charleston, WV, niece Laura Hark Plumley of Shady Spring, WV and many in-laws from Gilmer County, WV.

David grew up in Charleston, Kanawha City & graduated from Charleston High School in 1961. He studied physics at Purdue University before transferring to WVU where he graduated cum laude in 1968. In 1969 he received a master’s degree in motion picture speech from WVU.

Following completion of OCS at WVU, he enlisted in the US Army & spent active duty as a photo officer at Camp Drum, NY, Fort Monmouth, NJ and last in South Korea 1971.

After the Army, he opened a photo shop in Martinsburg, WV with longtime friend, Jim VanEvera.

In 1974 he left the photo business to begin what would become a seven year stint teaching photography at the James Rumsey Vocational Technical Center near Hedgesville, WV and also he taught photography at Shepherd College (now University) as an adjunct professor.

David started the business Internet Help & traveled all over the country teaching public & private employees from basic computer skills to software programs. He used his zoom teaching skills in later years.

A private graveside service with immediate family was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the B’nai Israel Cemetery, within the Spring Hill Cemetery Charleston, WV, with Rabbi Victor Urecki officiating.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.