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Born in New Castle on October 11, 1950, David was the son of the late Anton J. and Dorothy Mann Durst.
David is survived by his beloved wife, the former Loretta Perretti. The two were married on July 28, 1973.
David had worked at Rockwell International in their T&A Division as a pipefitter. After they closed David worked in the maintenance department at the Lawrence County Jail and then at YDC. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Joseph the Worker Church.
David was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Penguin fan. He loved old cars and going to car shows. David had owned a 69 Cutlas S. A loving husband, father and grandfather, David's greatest joy was spending time with his family and traveling to see his extended family in South Carolina.
In addition to his wife, David is survived by his children, Kristin Durst (John Nickum) and Jason Durst (Dawn), his brother, Chuck Durst, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Diane and Ken Kasenter, his six grandchildren, Addilynn, Jordan, Chase, Landon, Lila and Lucia and several nieces and nephews.
Per David's wishes a Private Blessing Service for the family will be held at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. Deacon John Carran will officiate.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
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Pam Gargasz
January 19, 2025
To:Loretta and your children and grandchildren
Also your sister Diane & Ken
So deeply sorry to hear about Dave´s passing.
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy, Pam Gargasz
Marshall Passerrello
January 19, 2025
RIP Dave He was fellow worker at Rockwell in maintenance.
George Fregone
January 15, 2025
A wonderful childhood friend and a good man that will be missed. There is no way to express the loss we all feel.
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George Fregone
January 15, 2025
Dave, you were a friend since childhood school days. A good man. From walking to school, to racing our cars (yours was much faster), to having a few beers together, to bowling in the Tap and Tavern League, to tackle football(no equipment) to softball teams, to our weddings and lately to our phone conversations. You will be missed but never forgotten.
George Fregone
January 15, 2025
David was my friend since grade school. I moved away after college and friendship were lost. I´ve been talking to him lately and shortly before he passed. He was a very good man and he will be missed. I´m sure many hearts ache at his passing. He will never ever be forgotten. Dave, until we meet again.
Mike Hromyak
January 13, 2025
Dave was a special guy, it saddens me to hear about his passing on. My first memories of him go back to little league baseball, he coached for Shenango and we (Union) would play them in all star tournaments. A few years later, we moved to Shenango and I´d get to know him as my best friend Jay´s dad. He was old school, the kind of guy you couldn´t easily "put one over on." Dave had a deep voice and a calming presence about him. One of my fondest memories is when he let me drive the Olds right before I shipped out to basic training... American Muscle . Dave was a great dad and family man, my sincerest condolences to Loretta, Kristin, Jay-bird, and all other family & friends.
Sincerely,
Mike Hromyak
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