David Alan Sholes, 81, Albany, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. He was a native of Pennsylvania and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Latham Sholes; five sons, Joseph, John, David, Mark and James; three daughters, Lesley, Beth-Ann and Amanda; also 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Campbell-New Funeral Home with final resting place in Cartwright Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements were made through Cambpell New Funeral Home of Albany.