David G. Delavern, 54, of Emlenton, died Saturday, August 3, 2013, surrounded by family in his home.

Born September 19, 1958, in Erie, Pa., he was the son of the late Roy and Doris (Eakin) Delavern.

Dave graduated from Technical Memorial High School in Erie and then worked for Pepsi in Erie for five years. He then moved to the Knox area where he worked for Gatesman's Plumbing & Heating for 27 years. Dave loved spending time with his dog Brody, he had a kind heart and was always there to lend a helping hand. 

On June 8, 2009, Dave married Robin Whitling and she survives.

Along with his wife, Dave is survived by two sons, David Delavern Jr. of Lancaster, Ohio, Steven Delavern and his wife Sharayah of Emlenton, Pa., two daughters Kari Heeter and her husband David of Brookville, Pa., Lisa Delavern and her fiancé Jason Chappel of Evans City, Pa. and a step daughter Kayla Burkley and her husband Matthew of Anita, Pa. Also surviving are two grand children Wyatt Heeter of Brookville, Pa., Dominic Burkley of Anita, Pa., three sisters Connie Olszewski and her husband John of San Diego, Calif., Nancy Matson of San Diego, Calif., Bonnie Dye and her husband Tim of Kennerdell, Pa, and two brothers Bill Delavern and his wife Becky of Erie, Pa. and James Delavern and his wife Regina of Erie, Pa.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home Inc., Jonathan Weaver supervisor, 504 East Penn Ave., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home with Rev. Ron Hunsberger officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Charitable Deeds in Knox, Pa. 

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