David William Bock

David William Bock, 72, of Houston, was cradled into Jesus' loving arms Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born January 21, 1954, in Canonsburg, a son of the late George and Stella Piroth Bock. David was a 1972 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. His working career included Gee Bees, Cliff Heath Ford and Star Mould, but the bulk of his career was spent at the Observer-Reporter, where he was assistant foreman in the Pre-Press Department for 27 years before retiring from the Peters Township School District in 2021. He loved gardening, planting, tilling the soil and harvesting his vegetables, car shows, classic cars, and he especially enjoyed high school and college wrestling. On June 5, 1999, he married Marcia Mansfield, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Chris Bock (Mary Ann) of Coudersport, and Anthony Bock (Melissa) of Washington; three daughters, Amy Ward (Rick) of Amity, Angela Bock of Chartiers Township, and Shannon Denny (Trysten) of Hopewell; 10 grandchildren, Tori Titus (L.J.), Mason and Lila Bock, Dylan Ward (Josie), Madison Ward, Olivia and Penelope Bock, Kylee and Mia Fisher, and Hunter Denny; two brothers, George Bock of Mesa, Ariz. and Allan Bock (Dale) of Cranberry; three sisters, Betty Anne Dombrowski of Canonsburg, Carol Best (Joe) of Canonsburg and Rosemary Smith of Washington; many beloved nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and his little dog, Malibu, who went everywhere with him. Deceased are a brother, Ron Bock and wife Norma; a sister-in-law, Marge Bock; two brothers-in-law, Larry Smith and Ed Dombrowski; and a nephew, Ron Bock, Jr. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 30, in the McIlvaine- Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner / supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, in Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317, with the Rev. Peggy Shannon officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 PA-136, Eighty Four, PA 15330; or the American Red Cross, South Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 250 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Condolences may be left for the family by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com