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David W. Mentch

1954 - 2025

BORN

1954

DIED

2025

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Mason-Gelder Funeral Home, Inc.

201 N. First St.

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

David Mentch Obituary

David Wayne Mentch, 71, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. He was born Jan. 30, 1954, in Greensburg, a son of the late George and Alberta (Cramer) Mentch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy J. (Wallace) Mentch; a sister, Terry Lee; and his beloved canine companion, Ziggy. Dave was an exceptional woodworking craftsman who turned his skills into a successful business for many years. He loved spending time at his camp, hunting and sharing in camaraderie with friends. He is survived by his son, Corey, and his wife, Kaitlin, and their children, Emma Jean and Charlie Wayne; a sister, Darlene Loughner, and her husband, Dave; a sister, Diana Mentch Casen; and numerous nieces, nephews; and lifelong friends. In honoring David's wishes, there will be no services. MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., Jeannette is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences, visit www.mason-gelder.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Mary Porreca

December 23, 2025

Diana and families.
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace.

Nancy Drazdik

December 20, 2025

Sympathy & Prayers to Diana and family for your loss.

Carol Moff Cook

December 20, 2025

I'm so sorry about Dave, but I know he's not suffering anymore and I hope that gives the family some peace. I grew up in the Mentch household, Darlene is like my Sister so Dave was kinda like another brother. He would walk me up to the corner to make sure I got home ok. He also loved his purple Dodge Dart Swinger. We lost touch for years when we moved away, but he was a good guy who loved to go to camp to hunt. Rest in peace Dave with Kathy .

Nina and Denny Maffessanti

December 19, 2025

So very sorry for your loss
Nina, Denny Maffessanti

Eileen Fontana

December 19, 2025

To you all you have my sympathy. This is not easy but something you can get through. Eileen

Judith Lewis

December 19, 2025

Diana, Darlene and family - I am so sorry to hear about David. Please know I am thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Charlene Coppersmith

December 18, 2025

I have lived next door to Dave's camp since 2014 when I moved with my husband. My husband was a great friend of Dave's. I met him and we invited him for picnics and often offered to share dinner food, but Dave would not take the offer. He was a great friend to all the camps surrounded us. May he now rest in peace. Condolences to his family. Charlene Coppersmith

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