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David Secrest Obituary
Secrest
56, of Malvern, passed away, Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center with family at his side. David was born in Canton, Ohio on Oct. 6, 1957, a son of Iris J. (Rothacher) Gonda and the late Norman Howard Secrest. David was a life-long resident of the Malvern/Carrollton area and had worked as a foreman at James River in Minerva
In addition to his mother, David is survived by a daughter, Jami (Jacob) Trushel, of Malvern; two sisters, Ranae L. (Randy) Poole, of Dellroy; Janet M. (Ed) Grogg, of East Rochester; and a brother, Ronald C. (Kathy) Secrest, of Malvern. He is preceded in death by a brother Dennis H. Secrest
Memorial Service will be held at in the Deckman-Bartley Funeral Home, Malvern at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 with Pastor Ed Harnish officiating. Calling hours will be one hour before services. Friends may express condolences at our website: www.bartlyfuneralhome.com
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Lynette Lockhart
May 6, 2019
RIP David. ..my cousin from another mother. Many fond memories hanging out with you and Lorelei.
Randy Kinback
May 17, 2014
Just heard of your great loss.I am so sorry and am praying for God to be with you at this time.I remember David when we were kids.He was a great kid.Wish there was someting i could say or do to ease your pain.But just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers.God Bless.
Valorie DeCarlo
May 17, 2014
Iris, so very sorry for your loss. Mario and I are praying for you and all the things you are now going through! Just remember how loved you are. Good bless you!!
Mario and Valorie DeCarlo
Dave and Debbie Schneider
May 17, 2014
so sorry for you loss..we are thinking of your family in this difficult time. Love to you
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Connie Snethen
May 17, 2014
Iris, so sorry for your loss. David has suffered for so long, just knowing he is in no more pain is a comfort in its self. Love you my friend.
Sonia Strock
May 16, 2014
Ron & Family,
So sorry for your loss, liked David very much. He was always so pleaant and nice to me. God Bless!
Randy & Pamela Massey
May 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shirley Massey-Kennard
May 14, 2014
Iris & Ronnie and family, sorry for your loss Praying god will comfort you during this difficult time,
Gloria Massey
May 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bernard & Monica Massey
May 14, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you all and David today and always. God Bless
Bryan and heidi winn
May 13, 2014
So sorry for the families loss our prayers are with all of you
Larry & Paulette (Massey) McElroy
May 13, 2014
Iris and the rest of the Secrest family, so sorry for your loss.We don't know how to heal your pain, but wish we could.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Massey
May 13, 2014
I grew up with David and the rest of the family when we lived in Oneida so sorry for your Lost, Sarah (Fite) Massey My prayers are with you all.Amen
Lynette Lockhart
May 13, 2014
Iris, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I have such wonderful memories of David, Lorelei and I. Especially rollerskating.
Lorelei Cooke
May 13, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Deckman-Bartley Funeral Home
May 13, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
susan lockard
May 11, 2014
Aunt Iris so sorry for your loss of your son and the loss of their brother.
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