David W. Demeter, Sr., 97, of Carroll Township, passed away on June 9, 2026. He was the son of the late Joseph and Julia (Hollis) Demeter. He was born April 9, 1929, in Monongahela and lived most of his life in Carroll Township.

David served as a Pfc in the Army during WW II. As a result of rebuilding car engines with his older brothers, he was assigned as a water supply tech and never saw combat. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal Army of Occupation of Medal Japan. The G.I. Bill allowed him to take flying lessons, and he learned to fly Cessna 120 and 140. He said flying solo gave him a sense of freedom.

David worked as a press operator for General Motors, Fisher Body Division, in West Mifflin for 43 years.

On September 3, 1956, he married the love of his life, Philomena A. Miklos Demeter, who predeceased him on September 15, 2006.

David built a house for his family, next to the house where he grew up, and lived there for 68 years. He was an all-around handyman and never called a plumber, electrician or auto mechanic. In his younger days, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, roller skating, and playing cowboy songs on his acoustic guitar. He was active in the Parent Teachers' Guild while his children attended Transfiguration School, worked the church Bingo, and was a former Eucharist Minister.

He is survived by his children, Philomena M. Demeter, Laura Mae (Jerome) Majusiak and David W. (Cheryl) Demeter, Jr.; as well as his grandchildren, Emily and Adam Majusiak and Francesca Demeter; his sister, Rose Marie Gbruoski; and numerous nieces, nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Ellen Fotheringham, Julie Ponzini, Joseph Demeter, Gizella Savage, Bernard and Jim Demeter.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 3-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 W. Main Street, Monongahela. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026,6 at 10:30 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Donora, with the Rev. Patrick Barkey as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad.

Contributions may be made in Mr. Demeter's memory to the Hillman Cancer Center, Development Department, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.