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David A. Wood 1937-2019

WARREN — David A. “Dave” Wood, 82, of Warren, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 16, 2019. Dave will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends.

He was born May 23, 1937, in Monongah, W.Va., a son of Newton and Lelia Morris Wood, and moved to the Warren area in 1957.

He was a 1955 graduate of Monongah High School and was a proud United States Navy veteran, serving on the USS Coral Sea.

Dave retired from Copperweld Steel Corp. as a roller in the 21-inch mill after 37 years of service.

He was a member of St. John Paul II Parish.

Dave had many passions throughout his life. He enjoyed going to Dunkin Donuts on Elm Road to socialize and have coffee with his friends. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Until very recently, he enjoyed the companionship of his beloved dog Copper.

His wife, Deloris, whom he married Oct. 25, 1958, died Oct. 18, 2011.

Dave leaves behind to hold onto his memories two daughters, Patricia (Tom) Wills of Cortland and Sandra A. “Sandy” Wood, with whom he made his home; two granddaughters, Kara and Emily Wills, both of Cortland; a great-grandson, Anthony Armistead; and a sister, Sally Tarley of Hilton Head, S.C.

Besides his parents and wife, Dave was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Carroll “Charlie” and Daniel Wood; and two sisters, Geraldine Skormsley and MaryLou Morris.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, and 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, all at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at St. John Paul II Parish, St. Joseph Church with the Rev. John R. Lody officiating.

Burial will take place at All Souls Cemetery, Bazetta.

Material contributions may be made, in David’s name, to St. John Paul II Parish, 420 North St. NW, Warren, Ohio 44483.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook and send condolences to David’s family.