David H. Gilchrist

Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 04, 2016

David H. Gilchrist, age 72 of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Ellwood City, died April 3, 2016 at Healthcare@Home Hospice in West Penn Hospital. Born April 17, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harold and Estelle (Punzell) Gilchrist and beloved husband of Patty (Kennedy) Gilchrist.

David H. Gilchrist, age 72 of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Ellwood City, died April 3, 2016 at Healthcare@Home Hospice in West Penn Hospital. Born April 17, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harold and Estelle (Punzell) Gilchrist and beloved husband of Patty (Kennedy) Gilchrist. David began his career as a boilermaker at US Steel's Ellwood City facility, and eventually retired from the Clairton Coke Works in 2009. In his free time, David loved to spend time golfing with family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Patrick (Karen) Gilchrist of Columbia, SC; grandchildren, Nora and Matthew Gilchrist; brother, Ronald (Susan) Gilchrist; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 2-4 and 6 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor William Little will officiate. Additional services will follow at Ellwood City, with burial at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Ellwood City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the AHN Hospice Care Fund, Office of Fund Development, 4818 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Originally published April 04, 2016.

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