David Ner Gould

David Ner Gould, 97, of Tarentum, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia, Cabot. He was born May 5, 1923 in Harrison Township to the late William and Anna (Patrick) Gould. David lived most of his life in Tarentum and Natrona Heights where he was employed as a Crane man for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp., Brackenridge for 42 years, retiring in 1983. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Navy from 1943-1946 aboard the USS Walke and of the Presbyterian faith. David was a member of the VFW and the First Slovak Catholic Union, Tarentum, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Tarentum and a charter member of Frazer Sportsman’s club. David attended welding school, was a Tractor collector and member of 5 International Tractor Clubs. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying and had his Pilot’s license and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. We would like to thank his family at Good Samaritan Hospice, Jessica, Sue, Marie, Anthony, Tonya, Heather and all the staff who took care of him and a special thank you to his care giver John Crayne.

            Survivors include his children, Candice (Thomas) Orgal, of Jefferson Twp. and David K. (Debbie) Gould, of Tarentum; grandchildren Lori (Lee) Spangler, of Winfield Twp., Nicole (Joseph) Wheeler, of Slippery Rock, twins Krista (Mark) Arvay, of Springdale and Kerri (Zachary) Shoop, of New Kensington; great grandchildren Alisha Mack, of VA, and Kamdon Mack, of Pittsburgh, Braden and Ethan Arvay, of Springdale, Hunter Shoop, of New Kensington and Shiloh Joe Wheeler, of Slippery Rock.  Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Margaret A. “Peg” (Arner) Gould; grandson Stush Orgal, brothers Preston, James and Robert Gould and a sister Ruth Hazlett and his devoted dog Jackie.

            Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 where services will be held on Monday at 11 AM with Anthony Giammarco, officiating. Burial will be private in Prospect Cemetery, Brackenridge. VISIT: dusterfh.com