Obituaries

David M. Gruver, 66, of Mayport, died Wednesday afternoon, June 26, 2019, at the Family Hospice and Preventative Care, also known as the Canterbury Place, in Pittsburgh. Born on November 28, 1952 in Punxsutawney, he was the son of the late Andrew D. and Norma K. (Powell) Gruver.

Dave was married on September 17, 1976 to Julia A. (Karns). He worked as a truck driver for many years, and then became a part owner of Fastrak, Inc. He belonged to the Oakland Church of God in Distant and was a member of the Hawthorn Lions Club.

He was a faithful and loving husband, dad, and grandpa who enjoyed the time he spent with his family. He also enjoyed hunting and was proud of the bucks he shot with a bow.

He is survived by his wife of over 42 years, Julia A. Gruver of Mayport, a son, Dale A. Gruver and his wife Jill of Alliance, Ohio, a daughter, Abby L. Aaron and her husband Jason of Charlotte, North Carolina, two grandchildren, Declan Gruver and Neely Gruver, and two brothers, Thomas L. Gruver and his wife Gale of New Philadelphia, Ohio and Keith A. Gruver and his wife Sue of Mayport.

Dave’s wish was to be cremated. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date at the family’s convenience.

The Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn is handling the arrangements.