David Paul Cherry
May 15, 1948 ~ February 11, 2021
Born in: Corry, Pennsylvania
David P. Cherry, 72, of Rouseville, passed away in the morning of Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.Born May 15, 1948 in Corry, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Doris (Handy) Cherry. After graduating high school, David proudly enlisted in the United States Army, where he went on to become a Captain during the Vietnam War Era. While in the Army, David was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal 1st Award, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal w/"V" Device.After his service, David was a Painter for Trinity Rail Car in Greenville. He had a love of the arts and trains that continued into his hobbies of photography and making model train sets.David will be forever remembered by his brother, Sherwood Cherry and his wife, Linda, of Colorado Springs, CO; and by all of his friends and neighbors in the community.In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, John Cherry.In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public visitation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323.To honor his military service, David will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, PA.To send cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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I will miss you David. See you in heaven.
You will be very much missed!! I am going to miss the talks and stories you had to share. May GOD wrap his arms around you and your loved ones during this difficult time. All your loved ones will be in my prayers. May you Rest In Peace.
To Dave’s family, You have our deepest sympathy in the passing of Dave. We got to see his passion for trains and photography
As more distant cousins, we met only occasionally throughout this life, but David’s easy grace always engendered fondness in those of us who were part of the extended Handy Family. Our last meeting was at a birthday party honoring his aunt, Helen Marie Handy Roback. It was delightful to find him unchanged — the same gentle and kind man with the droll wit and the twinkling eyes. My heart is heavy to think of his recent struggles, but I am very glad of the great loving Lord Who has gathered David up to rest with Him. I am looking forward to a wonderful reunion someday! Love from Kathy Watson Young (Granddaughter of Margaret Handy Baker who was the sister of John G. Handy, the grandfather of David)
I will miss my memories of you at Stoneboro Camp as a child! So glad I got to see you at our reunion! You were a great guy!
I had the pleasure of meeting Dave through church at AAUB. We worked on a number of projects together, he had a wonderful sense of humor, always soft spoken and sincere. Unlike a number of phony chest thumpers he was a true American hero and patriot, I will miss him. Jeff Judson
May you RIP peace Dave you will be sadly missed by Ricky and I enjoyed having you visit with Ricky after his accident prayers sent to your brother and wife
Dave loved sports cars and motorcycles . I will miss him as a good friend and model train collector . rest in peace – Sam Landfried