David John Firth

David John Firth obituary

David John Firth

David Firth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moreland Funeral Home - Westerville on Oct. 14, 2025.
David Firth, 58, of Westerville OH, died at Riverside Methodist Hospital on October 4, 2025 from diffuse large b cell lymphoma.
He was born in Norristown PA in 1967 to John and Joanne Firth. His family moved often with his father's work assignments. By middle school, David lived in Manassas Virginia and graduated from high school there. David loved learning. He holds degrees from Northern Virginia Community College, WVU-Tech, Columbus State Community College, Otterbein University, and Methodist Theological School of Ohio.
He married high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Campbell, in 1991. They had two children, Susan and Edward.
He was a long time employee of Nisource, the parent company of Columbia Gas. He had many positions in the gas company, most recently as a leader in Standards. David was a member of Epworth UMC before transferring to North Broadway UMC. He was the leader of the Audio Visual team at North Broadway UMC. He considered providing AV support as his ministry.
David loved Walt Disney World and was happiest visiting the Magic Kingdom or planning another trip. He drove a VW Bug and loved his old car. He enjoyed a dark cup of coffee from Starbucks and dessert. He was a volunteer scorekeeper for Westerville South Boy's Volleyball, his son's high school volleyball team.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Firth and is survived by spouse, Elizabeth Firth; children, Susan and Edward; parents, John and Joanne Firth, and sister, Susan (John) Barry; nephew, Owen Barry; nieces, Sarah Barry and Ella Barry.
Visitation will be October 22, 2025 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 Schrock Road, Westerville OH. Celebration of Life will be October 25th at North Broadway UMC 48 East North Broadway, Columbus OH. Gathering at 10 am, service from 11 am to 12 pm, reception at 12 pm. Contributions in David's memory can be made to North Broadway UMC.

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John M. Yanity

November 23, 2025

I was first introduced to Dave Firth by Ralph Butler at the MEAD corporation one rainy day in Chillicothe, Ohio; Dave was working for Eagle Research, Ralph was interested in the technology that Dave had been working on. After that introduction Ralph told me in detail what a great person he was and how smart he was. Next thing I knew Dave was working with us at Columbia Gas. He was a major asset to the electronic measurement program and then expanded his career into multiple fields. Dave was a wonderful person and a good friend. I was privileged to have known him. RIP Dave. John Yanity, Athens, Ohio.

Patrick J Donnelly

October 21, 2025

I worked with Dave my entire 29+ years at NiSource/Columbia. Many years he was my leader. I truly enjoyed working with him and for him. Great guy and so intelligent. A lot of good times and memories from Civic Center to Goodale to Marble Cliff to Gahanna. I will really miss him.

Jeff thompson

October 15, 2025

Dave will be missed by all who knew him. I always have had great respect for Dave. He was a great person and extremely intelligent.

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