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David DEHaven Obituary
David James "Dee Jay" DEHaven II, age 25, of North East, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, as the result of an ATV accident. He was born in Erie, on June 1, 1990.
Dee Jay was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was proud to be a Medic serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was employed in maintenance at Welch's Foods.
Dee Jay is survived by his wife, Devon N. DEHaven; two sons, Bentley Michael and Averee Noah; his parents, Virginia DEHaven and David and Ruth DEHaven; and sisters, Alysa R. DEHaven and Cassandra Debicki (Joe); grandparents, Jack and Patricia Arndt and Betty DEHaven; one niece, Ahbriella; two nephews, Hezekiah and Malachai; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
To his family Dee Jay would have said, "I have lived freely, I have loved deeply and I have laughed."
Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a Funeral Service at New Life Community Church, 1755 Lord Rd. (Rt. 5), Fairview, on Monday at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Kevin Ackerman. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery with military honors being rendered by American Legion Carl Neff Post #571.
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Memories and Condolences
for David DEHaven
Austin Smith
May 24, 2016
You will be missed. Always had us laughing in the Army. Sending loves and prays to the family. RIP Dehaven
May 11, 2016
Ginny, I am so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking about you lately and just found out out about David yesterday. I will keep you and your family in my prays. God Bless Wendy McCullough
Darcy Cross
May 8, 2016
Ginny, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have been through so much. You be strong woman!
Kimberly Button(Coburn)
May 5, 2016
I know that you won't know who i am, i briefly worked with Dee Jay at moes and he was a friend. My heart goes out to his family at this time and i am so sorry for your loss. He was such a fun-loving happy person and he will be greatly missed
Dee Jay & Son Averee
Barb Gido
May 3, 2016
To Dee Jays Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Dee Jay was a really nice young man. We loved him too, Thoughts & Prayers for all of you.
May 3, 2016
Ginny,I feel for your loss, I can only wish that God hears our prayers for you and DJ and know you're loved and we will all miss him. Our sincere sympathies. Lisa Bryant & family
May 3, 2016
My deepest condolences go out to the DeHaven family. DeeJay was such a young kind hearted, free spirited man. He always made people laugh and definitely left an impression on hundreds of people's hearts. It was great to get to know such a wonderful young man. We thank you for your service.
Christmas Eve 2016
Barb Gido
May 2, 2016
Devon & Babies (Bentley & Averee) The Jeff & Carol Johnson Family.. We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one Dee Jay. We will miss him, he was a kind loving man, his love was real and he showed it in many ways. He was your rock. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Love You So Much...Grandma Gido
Lisa Stephens
May 2, 2016
Such a beautiful spirit in flight. You will always remain in our hearts.
Lisa Stephens
May 2, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family. D.J. was so full of life & love for his family & friends. He was one of the most realist, kindest & caring individuals that I've ever met. He will never be forgotten & the beauty of his spirit will always grace my family. I thank you D.J., for your service to our country and for being a light in a dark place. You are and always will be an inspiration to many. Spread your beautiful wings angel. As your presence will always be here.
Katie Farnham
May 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss. He will be sadly missed... Dad and I are sorry we couldn't make it... He sends his love and sympathy...
Krystal Ahl
May 2, 2016
Devon & Family,
Sorry for your loss..
Love,
Krystal Ahl & Family
Leith & Chuck Thor
May 2, 2016
Our Lord has a new angel looking from above although we can't see him he is with us. Good travels til we meet again...
Juanita Gangemi
May 2, 2016
I'm so sorry for the loss of your son, Ginny and Dave. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Jennifer Gefert
May 2, 2016
Ginny & family,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Be comforted in knowing that your love for each other is as eternal as the God who walks with you. In prayer & light,
Mark Cable
May 1, 2016
Ginny,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. DJ was an outstanding young man and he will be sorely missed. May God hold you close and help you find comfort in this time.
Dombkowski Family
May 1, 2016
God Bless You and Your Family Always. Thank You for your service to our country.
May 1, 2016
Deepest sympathy for your loss, prayers for the family.. Bonnie Breakiron
Todd Peck
May 1, 2016
Dave and Ginny,
My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to you both and the entire family! I am sure this don't help much but God has a plan and may he lay his hands on you both!
he is in our loving Lord's arms
Kloss/Sanford Family
May 1, 2016
Dear Dehaven Family,
We send our since sympathy at this sad time and loss of David. May God Bless him and all of you with love~Amen~
Most Sincerely,
Vince & Marlene Sanford Kloss & Family
Rose Cicatellu
May 1, 2016
Ginny, I'm so very sorry for your loss. DJ was a good man, he will be missed. You are always in my prayers, especially now. Much love
Dar Stearns
May 1, 2016
Dev, I am so very sorry for your great loss, DJ, was truly one of a kind, he always said the most kind and loving words, always ready to help out anyone he could and we were all lucky to have him in our family.. The love he had for you and those boys was so clear, u could just see it in his eyes..I will always be here for you and our loving little boys....my prayers are with all who are grieving for the lose of this gentle, kind, man..he truley will b missed by all who knew and loved him...love u always, aunt Dar
Marilyn Wykoff
May 1, 2016
Ginny,
There are no adequate words to express the sadness for your tragic loss. You are in my heart and prayers. I know the deep love and devotion you have for David.
Doug & Brenda Ryan
May 1, 2016
The loss of a son is not easy, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. Your recent loss of DeeJay at such a youthful age is definitely in the category of those hard losses for which there is so much pain and thought of what might have been. We offer our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time. We ask for God's blessings on you and your wonderful family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that his was a life well-lived.
"Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. Robert Louis Stevenson"
rob baker
May 1, 2016
god go with you all prayers if i can't get to see you
throw back to the old explorer post!
Zachary Edwards
May 1, 2016
I never got to say goodbye, but I will not fret, for I will see you again someday! but so long for now, see you again!
The life you lived, The Love you left
The one's you've touched, we won't forget
You give us strength in time of need
My Friend, My Angel Friend
Godspeed Angel friend!
Christian Carver
April 30, 2016
Dave, oh how you will be missed buddy. He had such a big heart filled with love for his kids, wife, family, friends, and just life in general. He was always looking ahead to better himself and was excited for what the future was going to hold for his family and him. Amidst the pain and emptiness he has left behind, remember all the times he made you smile or laugh. I, for one, will never be able to look at a bag of sour patch kids the same again. He loved his candy, haha! He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Miss you buddy.
April 30, 2016
My heart goes out to you and your family! May you find comfort in knowing your friends are there for you in this sad time. May God give you the strength you need in the days ahead! Love,Ruthie
April 30, 2016
I am sending my sincere condolences to the DeHaven family. May you find the strength from God in the grief of losing your loved one!
LEON BUCZYNSKI
April 30, 2016
IT IA ALWAYS A SAD DAY TO LOSE A FELL0W VETERAN, MAY GOD BLESS DEE JAY AND HIS FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED, SGT.LEON BUCZYNSKI US.AIR FORCE,RET.
Diane Zaczyk
April 30, 2016
Virginia may you celebrate all the joy you shared with your son. I know you have so many reasons to be proud of him. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle and Royce Wilson
April 30, 2016
Ginny, may God comfort you at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and peace.
Ron Herman
April 30, 2016
Gin, my thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family at this time. There are no words to comfort you or to make your pain less at this time. Just remember that DJ is in God's loving arms. My deepest sympathy for you and all the clan, may God comfort you and yours now. Ride free DJ.
April 30, 2016
Ginny, we are so sad to hear about DeeJay. There is no greater loss than that of a child. May you have peace in your heart knowing you will be reunited one day. We send our love to you.
kim Turner--Smith
April 30, 2016
Dave. Sorry for your loss
Robin Leech
April 30, 2016
Ginny, thank you for giving all of us such an amazing young man.You raised such a respectful,hard working and loving man. Who loved and thought the world of his family and friends. I know you're proud of him, we all are. To know him was to love him. And we don't get enough people like him in our lives. I will thank God for him every time I think of him.To say we're going to miss him is an understatement. I can't say enough about him, there were just so many good things about Deejay. Just know you all are in my heart and prayers forever.
Jim Pete Mark Mary DeHaven
April 30, 2016
Dear Aunt Betty and family of David. We were very sorry to hear of the tragic passing of young David. His service to his country was also a great honor.
I am sorry to be unable to attend the services due to my disability. The other family members live out of state. However, we all send our sympathies on the loss of your loved one. May your many memories of David sustain you in your time of sorrow.
Kelly Banks
April 30, 2016
Virginia your family is in my thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service.
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April 30, 2016
Such a tragedy that your gone so sorry we haven't spoken in years my heart goes out to you mom and your family and kids I couldn't imagine losing my husband and as a mom I couldn't imagine losing my child something a mom and wife never want to have to go through so my prayers will be with you that God gives you strength through this time of grief
I'll always remember...."stupid boy"... :):):)
Christian Carver
April 30, 2016
Dave, oh how we're going to miss you buddy. You had such a big heart, full of love for your kids, (soon to be) wife, family, and just life in general. You were always looking ahead, excited about the future, excited about furthering yourself and providing a wonderful life for your kids and wife. While it may take some time to get over the pain and emptiness, take a moment to remember all the reasons why Dave made you smile and laugh. Shouldn't be hard, he was able to do that quite often. For me, every time I see a bag of sour patch kids now, I'll be thinking of him. Never seen a guy love his candy so much haha. A budding life gone too soon, but he will never be forgotten. He will be missed sorely, but remember, this isn't good-bye. It's just see ya later.
Nancy
April 30, 2016
Virgina, I'm so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you and your family. Nancy
Rosalyn Marhoefer
April 30, 2016
I am so sorry for your lost Jenny. Thank for your service David. May he RiP. Praying for you and your family
Rose Tarquinio
April 30, 2016
Such a tragic loss of a great man!! So very sorry for your loss. DeeJay was a man of God. He will be grateful miseed! Love Rose & Joe
Mary Jim Pete Mark DeHaven
April 30, 2016
Dear Aunt Betty and family of David. We were very sorry to hear of the tragic passing of young David. His service to his country is also a great honor.
I am sorry to be unable to attend the services due to my disability. The other family members live out of state. However, we all send our sympathies on the loss of your loved one. May your many memories of David sustain you in your time of sorrow.
Jim - Mary Pete Mark
James Mary Pete Mark DeHaven
April 30, 2016
Dear Aunt Betty and family of David. We were very sorry to hear of the tragic passing of young David. His service to his country is also a great honor.
I am sorry to be unable to attend the services due to my disability. The other family members live out of stated. However, we all send our sympathies on the loss of your loved one. May your many memories of David sustain you in your time of grief.
Mary - James-Pete- Mark
Mellissa Reed
April 30, 2016
I'm so truly very sorry for your loss....Dave was fantastic man....He always always made me laugh at work...He loved his family so much...Talked about his kids...Was proud daddy....He was really excited about his wedding coming up...My heart goes out to his family and close friends....Prayers to you all
Mary Lou Wittman
April 30, 2016
My heart aches for all of you. He was always so excited about living on the lake, and all the plans he had for the future. My very sincere sympathy.
Jessica Hultberg
April 30, 2016
I'm so sorry for ur loss. I couldn't imagine losing a brother, a son, and a father. he was such a free spirit. sending my love. thoughts and prayers
North East citizen
April 30, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thank you for your service.
April 30, 2016
Devon and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Joe and Aunt Linda.
Denise Raines
April 30, 2016
My deepest sympathies... There is nothing I can say to take away your pain . Just know I love you all . Had to smile when I seen the hat on dj s picture. That was just so him
Zachary Jackson
April 30, 2016
DJ was one of the most kind and gentle people I have ever met. I am a better person for knowing him, we lost a bright and shining light, but heaven gained an angel. Peace my brother,I will miss you!! Untill we meet again!
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