Photo courtesy of Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Home - 44th Street - Pittsburgh
Dec 9, 1943 - Oct 7, 2025
Dave was the finest friend I had in Harmony, PA He was a joy to debate politics with. He, along with Jake Mohr and myself constituted the 'privy council (convening in Jake's garage) and we solved all of the major issues in the world during that time. Nobody listened of course. I think of him a lot when remembering the few friends I had in Harmony. The world has truly lost one of the greatest!!!
Roger A. Weaver
October 21, 2025 | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jenn Brown
October 14, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA | Friend
He would always offer me candy but I would always say no thanks.
Tracy Moser
October 11, 2025 | Friend
Dave was a good friend of my late husband Russ Ottney and me. We were neighbors in Harmony, and Russ and Dave served on the Harmony Council together. Matter of fact Dave is the one who recruited Russ to join him on Council. They made quite a pair! We missed Dave and Angie when they moved from Harmony. Dave and Russ can now catch up on their Harmony talk.
Karen Donnel-Ottney
October 11, 2025 | Friend
Our condolences to Dave III and the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Timothy and Barbara Halecki
October 11, 2025 | Cortlandt Manor, NY | Friend
My condolences to the family I knew Dave through his daughter Angela,sharing coffee and many good conversations around the kitchen table. He was a very kind man,dedicated to Angela.
Kay Leavens
October 11, 2025 | Work
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Nancy Boughner
October 10, 2025 | Mercer, PA | Friend
You were one terrific guy.. Happy u were my uncle.. Had a great time seeing you.. You were so nice and humorous..Everyone loved you.
Jennifer Morgan
October 10, 2025
Age 81, of Perrysville, formerly of Harmony, PA. Preceded by his beloved wife, the late Sally (Truver) Rogers, who he was married to for fifty-three years. Loving Father of David C. (Deborah) Rogers III, Eric L. Rogers, Angela M. Rogers, and Shannon E. (James Reese) Rogers. Cherished Grandfather to David C. IV, Hannah, Noelle, Michael, and Haley (Zach). Honored brother to Karen (the late Ralph) Morgan and Christine (Bill Puschaver) Florijan. In his final years he had a good friend and companion in Donna and her little dog Cassie
Dave Jr. was a Lifetime Member of Ironworkers Local 3, Pittsburgh, initiated 21 July 1970. Alongside his late father Dave Sr. and late brother Michael, he had a hand in constructing or repairing numerous buildings and bridges in the Pittsburgh area.
He was an avid gardener and bird and wild animal watcher. Harmony Town Councilman for many years, and one-time Council President. A devout Democrat, he was a member of the Butler County Democratic Committee and Board of Elections. Received a Congressional Salute and Certificate of Recognition for his restoration of an 1804 log and brick historic home in Harmony PA.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date, as Dave Jr. made a whole-body donation to the Humanity Gifts Registry for the University of Pittsburgh. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Verland Foundation at www.verland.org
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