David R. Younker, 73, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at The Pickering House. He was born on June 11, 1937 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Frank and Margaret (Gorski) Younker. David was a military veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force. He was a licensed amateur radio operator with call-sign K8KEG. David is survived by his wife, Elaine Younker; children, Patricia Theo, Debbie Ziadeh, Mike Younker, Patsy Siler, Mary Skidmore-Morris; 11 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother, Frank Younker.<He was also preceded in death by his son, Jay Skidmore.</p>