David A. Rogers

1952 - 2025

David A. Rogers, 73, of Arnold, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Feb. 23, 1952, in Natrona Heights, to the late Arthur and Gladys Forrester Rogers. David worked for UniFirst for 30 years. He loved dogs (especially rescuing them), helping people, classic cars, and oldies music. David collected bobbleheads and sports autographs with his daughter Julie. He loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt. David was an avid sports fan, cheering on Pittsburgh sports teams and Penn State. He loved being outside in the hot sun and riding around on his scooter talking to the people in the neighborhood. David will be dearly missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Alan Rogers, and sister, Patricia Goerman. David is survived by his significant other, Debbie Erb; and daughter, Julie Erb. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the JOSEPH J. CARDARO FUNERAL HOME, 1125 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, 724-337-3325. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in the funeral home with Reverend Jerry Jefferson. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of David to the Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 730 Church St., New Kensington, PA 15068, or to a charity of one's choice. www.cardarofuneralhome.com.