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David Gazda Obituary
He was born Oct. 21, 1950, in Sewickley, a son of Andrew James and Helen Plevel Gazda, who were from Ambridge.
Mr. Gazda was a 1968 graduate of Ambridge Area High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972 during Vietnam.
David worked at Armco Steel of Ambridge until 1982. He then started his own business as Gazda Bros. Construction with his brother Paul. He then moved to Smethport in 1987 and continued to do construction work as Hammer & Nail Construction with his partner Gerry Ford.
He enjoyed shooting, hunting and helping others when he could. He was a great teacher and father that would pass down any knowledge he had. He was a member of the NRA and the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 of Crosby.
He is survived by one daughter, Christine (Bruce) Burdick of Smethport; one son, David J. (Jodie) Gazda of Harmony; grandchildren, Derrick (Lindsay) Lathrop, Lyndsy Gazda and Heather Gazda; stepgrandchildren, Emily (Lucas) Rihely, Allison (Jon) Nottingham and Andrew Leonard; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Aaron and Anderson Lathrop, Claire, Luca and Lia Rihely; three sisters, Karen Wolf of Baden, Judy (John) Hronas of Freedom and Nancy (Scott) Burdick of East Smethport; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Gazda.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where a memorial service will begin at 4 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Allen Young, pastor of the East Smethport United Christian Church, officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion John Berg Post #976 of Crosby and Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516; or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., Smethport.
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Vance & Diane Doughty
January 9, 2019
Sending thoughts of comfort to David's family. He was like a brother, always welcoming us into his life & will be dearly missed. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Ed Anderson
January 8, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to David's family at this time of loss. I met David several times when he and Gerry did work on my mother's home. He was a very honest and likeable person. He'll be dearly missed by those who knew and associated with him.
Ed & Barbara Anderson
James Shaner
January 7, 2019
Our condolences are with the Gazda family.
Kristy Peterman
January 6, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to the family. David you were a great man and loving and kind to all. Mine and Paul's children loved you. We will all miss you dearly. Sorry Katelynn and I can't be there to say goodbye but Andrew will be there.
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