David H. Dreher

David H. Dreher obituary

David H. Dreher

David Dreher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Devlin Funeral Home - North Hills on Oct. 3, 2025.

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David H. Dreher, 97, passed away on August 22, 2025. Son of the late Howard and Gertrude Dreher; husband of the late Jean Harman Dreher; father of Linda and Jim Corbett, Dave and Theresa Dreher, Nancy and John Pfeifer, and the late Debbie and Mike Linder; grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 20 great children; brother to Thomas Dreher; and uncle to many nieces and nephews.

David was able to celebrate 97 years on August 10th with his family. Throughout his life he worked for various architectural firms in the city of Pittsburgh.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in David's name to St. Barnabas at 5850 Meridian Road Gibsonia PA 15044.

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