11-Year-Old Boy Dies Following Western PA Fire

SALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — An 11-year-old boy died Sunday, two days after a fire destroyed his family's home.

The loss of David Wayne Becker has left his family reeling.

"David was the kindest 11-year-old boy who brought so much joy into my life and the lives of our family from the moment he joined us on this earth.," said Georgia Rosatti, David's aunt. "He would give the shirt off his back, and he took so much pride in being the best big brother to his 3-year-old little brother, Johnny."

The devastating incident occurred as David's parents were renovating a house and did not have homeowner's insurance.

"My heart and the hearts of my family are broken," Rosatti said.

"We are grateful for the wonderful 11 years that we had with David, and that he will be able to save others through his organ donations. He truly is a hero. We will miss our David Wayne more than words can say."

A GoFundMe page has been established to help the family with funeral and other expenses.