David Robert Harkness, 61, of Dunkirk, passed away January 30, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was born December 21, 1953 in Cheverly, MD to Elmer Cline and Mildred Ann (Dunn) Harkness. David was raised in Bladensburg and graduated from Bladensburg High School. He was employed as a printer and owned and operated Herbert Levy Company in Bladensburg.

David married Janet Marie Rhodes on January 26, 1985 and they have resided in Dunkirk for 26 years. David was a very active member of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sunderland. In his leisure time he enjoyed working on cars, fixing things, and most of all helping others.

David is survived by his loving wife Janet Marie Harkness of Dunkirk; daughters Kristina Granados and her husband Amilcar of Dunkirk, Amy Fox and her husband Michael of Fredericksburg, VA, Emily Fenn and her husband Trevor or Provo, UT, and Hannah Harkness of Provo, UT; sons Joel Fowler of Jessup, MD and Joshua Harkness of Durham, NC; grandchildren Sebastian Fowler, Eleanor Fenn, and Arianna and Jordan Granados. Also surviving is a sister Mary Saylor and brothers Elmer and Richard Harkness

A memorial service for Mr. Harkness will follow after the burial at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sunderland. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.