
HERTEL DAVID W. At age 88, of Allison Park, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Beloved husband of Barbara (Danko) Hertel; loving father of Scott (Donna) Hertel, Georgina (Robert) White, Matthew (the late Christine) Hertel, Keith (Jody) Greene, Warren Baker, and the late Mark Hertel; father-in-law of Eileen Hertel; also survived by nine grandchildren, Robin (Robert) McBrayer, Andrew, Meghan, Markie, Emma and Ethan Hertel, Brenna (John) Griffith, Robert White, Paul Hendrickson; and by three great-grandchildren, Taylor Garner, Morgan Jacobs, Haisley Kelley; cousin of Kathy (Hugh) Hughes; son of the late Mabel and Philip Hertel; brother of the late Jean Skrak. David was a veteran of WWII and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a 50 year mason with the Blue Lodge and retired from USF&G insurance company after 39 years as a commercial lines underwriting manager. He was an avid Pirates and Steelers fan, enjoyed traveling, going to the casino and attending morning meetings with all his dear friends of Bill W. for the past 32 years. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and other health professionals at St. Barnabas nursing home who cared so lovingly for him. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life service at Memorial Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 8800 Peebles Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101 on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. A reception for family and friends will follow. Interment will be private. Donations in his name may be made to Memorial Park Church or TASH Inc. c/o St. Conrad Friary, 9448 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101. Arrangements by SIMONS FUNERAL HOME. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb