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David Esken Obituary

David Esken, 59, of Finleyville, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital. He was born August 13, 1965, in Pittsburgh, a son of Gene Esken and the late Viola Cypher Uchnar. Dave was employed by Hose Source in Bentleyville where he worked as a salesman. He enjoyed camping, quadding, NASCAR, his woodshop but most importantly spending time with his grandchildren. He leaves a crew behind which includes his devoted wife Jill Esken, his girls: daughter Laura (Al) Taylor, stepdaughters; Jessi Criss, Chelsey (Bryan) Criss and Katie (Randy) Criss; beloved grandchildren; Fia, Ruby, Oni, Dayce, Bryan, Tyler, Ty, Tatum and Zoe, McKenzie; three brothers; one sister; his extended family at UPMC Montefiore and last but not least his four legged children Odis, Georgi and his sidekick, his protector Sven. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Kegel Funeral Home, Inc., David P. Kegel, Supervisor 3560 Washington Avenue Finleyville. Funeral Services will begin at 11a.m. Wednesday at Crossroads Ministries, 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from May 23 to May 25, 2025.

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May 27, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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May 26, 2025

Sorry to hear of David's passing. Sending prayers to his family and friends

Robert and Mary Ann Zoller

May 24, 2025

So sorry for your loss Dave was a good man. He well be watching over all of you. He surely will be missed by all that knew him. He fought a long battle, but God so he was getting very tired. Now he will rest in peace love to all the family and thinking of you. God bless.

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