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David L. Gordon

September 26, 1952 — March 6, 2012

Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at the Lane Family Funeral Homes Austintown Chapel for David L. Gordon who passed away Tuesday morning at his home. David, known to his family and friends as "Dave", "Lewie", "Dad", "Pap Pap", and "Pappy" was born September 26, 1952 in Youngstown a son of the late John and Helen (Wells) Gordon. A 1970 graduate of Jackson Milton High School, he had worked for 37.4 years for General Motors in Lordstown, before retiring in 2008 as a skilled tradesman. He was a member of the UAW Local 1714. After his retirement, he became an active advocate for the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley (DSAV). He was a talented artist in his spare time, often finding him sketching, whittling and painting. He also was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He leaves his wife, the former Janet Morris, whom he married September 2, 1972; two daughters: Heidi Herman of Newton Falls and Emmi Gordon and her fianc Karl Seiler of Lake Havasu, AZ; one son Wade Gordon of St. Petersburg, FL; his goddaughter Jody (Mike) Kays of Newton Falls; a brother John (Jackie) Gordon of Newton Falls; a sister Barbara Rosenberger of North Jackson; and three grandchildren: Curtis Ray, Lila Jean, and Hanna Mae as well as many nieces and nephews. David is predeceased by his parents and a brother Jim Gordon. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, material contributions may be made to the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley at www.dsav.org Friends may call from 4 pm until 8 pm Friday at the Lane Family Funeral Homes Austintown Chapel.

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Visitation

Friday, March 9, 2012

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel

5797 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44515

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Memorial Service in the Near Future

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel

5797 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44515

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Saturday, March 10, 2012

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