David O. Kraft's Obituary
Kraft
David O.
David O. Kraft, 78, of Butler, passed away surrounded by his loving wife on September 29, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1938, to John and Ellan Kraft. David is survived by his beloved Wife of 35 years, Charmaine Kaufman Kraft.
David enjoyed flying remote controlled planes, hunting and fishing, with a great love for boating in North Carolina. David was an avid reader who loved books about WWII. He was also a board member of Crown Pointe Condo Association.
David is survived by his Brother, John (Ellie) Kraft; Nephew, Frank R. (Jo) Fleischman; Two Daughters, Sheryl (Raymond) DeFrances and Sandy (Scott) Moses; Son, David (Johnette) Kraft; Two Granddaughters, Ellie DeFrances and Mackenzie Kraft; Two Grandsons, Thomas Lizik and Matthew Lizik; Two Sister In-Laws, Marlene (the late Thomas) Purtell and Deborah L. (the late Ralph) Rodenbaugh; Brother In-Law, Harry J. (Tammara) Kaufman. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews as well as countless friends. He was preceded in death by his Father, John P. Kraft; Mother, Ellan Kraft Krug and Sister, Betty Lou Parise.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in David's honor to one of three charities:
The American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh Pa, 15235.
The American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh Pa, 15235.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 333 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh Pa, 15219.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted into the care of JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Memorial Service will take place on October 9, 2016 at 11:30 am in the funeral home's chapel. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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