David L. Daugherty

1940 - 11

David L. Daugherty, 74, of West Leechburg, has been reunited with his beloved Barbara whom he met 52 years ago to the day. He passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights, surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 3, 1940, in Kittanning, he was the son of the late William R. and Bernice M. (Sober) Daugherty. David lived in West Leechburg most of his life, was a graduate of Ford City High School and served our country with the United States Marine Corp. He worked as a blender for Schenley Distillery for several years before his retirement. David was a member of the Carl J. Franklin American Legion Post 775 in Schenley. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and spending time at his camp in Frogtown. He was an avid NASCAR fan (especially watching his favorite driver, Kevin Harvick). In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Daugherty, who passed away Feb. 12, 2005; and an infant brother. He is survived by his children, Debra Ann (Thomas) Sprague, of Schenley, Rebecca Ann (Mark Palko) Daugherty, of Natrona Heights, Jeffrey William Daugherty, of Springdale, and Michael David (Shelly) Daugherty; grandchildren, Amanda, Elizabeth and Michael Daugherty; brothers, William (Judi) Daugherty, of Spring, Texas, and Larry (Rebecca) Daugherty, of Worthington; several nieces and nephews; his beloved Golden Retriever, Maggie; and close friends and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Odelius. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to the hour of blessing service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, in the CURRAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 300 Market St., Leechburg, with Father James Loew, O.S.B., officiating. Interment will be in St. Catherine Cemetery, Gilpin Township. Memorial Contributions may be made in David's memory to the Orphans of the Storm, 11878 PA State Route 85, Kittanning, PA 16201. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit http://www.curranfuneralhome.com.