David M. Pyrich

Pyrich, David M. 69, Riverside formerly of Ferndale died Dec. 27, 2021 in Somerset. Born Dec. 21, 1952 in Johnstown the son of Harry and Suzanne (McNair) Pyrich. Deceased family members include his beloved parents; special aunt and uncle, Mary Margaret and Robert Moore; special cousin, Judy Moore - Gross; "Gram", Margaret Danchanko; David Kavar; Melanie Whitmyre; and Kirkland Whitmyre.     Survived by Caregiver, Peggy Danchanko; her son Warren Whitmyre  her granddaughter, Amara Myers; Kris Kavar; several cousins; nieces and nephews; former wife, Nancy S. (Sally) Pyrich-Runevitch, Ohio and her niece Leah Dawn;  best friends, Barbara and Edward Kavar; and special pet cat, Sydney. Dave was a member and local director of the greater Johnstown Jaycees and was responsible for co-chairing the Luxury Sweepstakes for many years. Member of the Ferndale Vol. Fire Company since he was 18 years old and devoted many hours of serving the community by assisting with ambulance calls. More recently, he was a member of the Riverside Vol. Fire Company. Dave was an avid  car buff, a partner in Moxham Moble Service, and Thoroughbred Motor Sales. His formal career was achieved by 2 mentors, the late Michael Sorsaia, VP of sales for Penn Machine where Dave was employed for 14 years and served as the sales officer for the mining division. His other mentor and best friend for many years was Edward L. Kavar, who took the time to teach Dave the insurance business and to do things in the right fashion. Dave was with the Kavar Insurance Agency for 15 years until the agency was sold to First National Bank. Without the guidance of these two men, Dave probably would not have realized the extent of success that he achieved. Dave was also employed by AAA Southern PA Insurance Agency and at the time of his death was employed by First National Insurance Agency. While Dave had always wanted to be a funeral director he was never able to achieve that distinction but did have the gratification of helping several local funeral homes over the years.  Dave was a life member of Ferndale United Methodist Church, Scottdale PA Elks Lodge #777, and the St. Andrews Church Knights of Colombus. Friends of David M. Pyrich will be received from 10 to 11 AM Tuesday at the St. Andrews Catholic Church, Benscreek, where funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 AM. Fr. Angelo J. Patti, Celebrant. Dave's journey on earth will be complete when he joins his best friends, his parents, and God in eternal life in Grandview Cemetery. The family would like to acknowledge and thank In Touch Hospice for the love and excellent care given to Dave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ferndale United Methodist Church or the Riverside Vol. Fire Company. The Serenko-Claar Funeral Home, PC, Portage is in charge of the funeral services.

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