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IN LOVING MEMORY OF David Robert Mills
David Robert
Mills
Jul 22, 1966 — Nov 13, 2017
David Robert Mills' Obituary
David Robert Mills, 51, of Monongahela (Forward Township), died unexpectedly Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home. He was born July 22, 1966 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Marianne Tom Rosignoli and step son of Harold Rosignoli of Dahlonega, Georgia and the late Robert Franklin Mills.
Dave grew up in Syracuse, New York. After high school, he headed to the West Coast where he attended the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles and received a degree in Sound Recording Engineering. It was while he was out west, that he met his future wife, Beth Scagline, where she was attending law school in California. Dave and Beth were married on August 1, 1992 and made their home in Forward Township. He attended Duquesne University where he received a masters degree in music technology. In 1994, Dave began working for the Manchester Craftsmen Guild on the Northside of Pittsburgh, where he served as production manager for jazz concerts. Dave furthered his education at California University of Pennsylvania receiving his teaching degree in math and music. He was hired in July of 2009 at the Belle Vernon Area High School, where he was currently teaching math and music to the middle and high school students. He also tutored students after school and during the summer.
For over twenty years, Dave taught piano lessons from his home and also at the Accent Music Studio in Pleasant Hills. He also had a passion for photography. On the billboards in the back of his classroom, he created the "Wall of Fame", featuring photos of school students participating in sports. He created a website for taking sports pictures, senior portraits and a vast array of other pictures so that families could download the photos. Dave believed that good teacher's establish relationships built on trust and respect with their students.
Dave was a member of the Norwin Christian Church in North Huntingdon where he played the piano and was a part of their Praise Team for a number of years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, taking trips to the cabin and traveling with his friends and loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of twenty five years, Beth Scagline-Mills; sister, Debbie (Rick) Johnston of Woodstock, Georgia; brother, Darrin (Colleen) Mills of Syracuse, New York and their children, Andrew and Thomas; mother-in-law, Betty Kisner of Monongahela; brother-in-law, Michael Scagline of Monongahela; sister-in-law, Rhonda (Thurman) Wingrove, MD of Carroll Township and their children, Samuel and Corinne;
brother-in-law, Rodney (Lori) Scagline of Murrysville and their children, Jason and Julia; sister-in-law, Dawn (Scott) Valentino of Elizabeth, and their children, Alyssa (Anthony) Plumberg and Vincent; brother-in-law, William Kisner, Jr. of Elizabeth, and his children, Melissa (Ryan) Thompson and son Gavin, Kaelin (Joe) Henderson and daughter, Nova; brother-in-law, Robert (Anna) Kisner of Elizabeth, and their children, Josh (Kasey) Kisner and sons, Jaxson and Kayson, Jennifer (Dustin) Godtfring, and Joellie Kisner.
Dave grew up in Syracuse, New York. After high school, he headed to the West Coast where he attended the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles and received a degree in Sound Recording Engineering. It was while he was out west, that he met his future wife, Beth Scagline, where she was attending law school in California. Dave and Beth were married on August 1, 1992 and made their home in Forward Township. He attended Duquesne University where he received a masters degree in music technology. In 1994, Dave began working for the Manchester Craftsmen Guild on the Northside of Pittsburgh, where he served as production manager for jazz concerts. Dave furthered his education at California University of Pennsylvania receiving his teaching degree in math and music. He was hired in July of 2009 at the Belle Vernon Area High School, where he was currently teaching math and music to the middle and high school students. He also tutored students after school and during the summer.
For over twenty years, Dave taught piano lessons from his home and also at the Accent Music Studio in Pleasant Hills. He also had a passion for photography. On the billboards in the back of his classroom, he created the "Wall of Fame", featuring photos of school students participating in sports. He created a website for taking sports pictures, senior portraits and a vast array of other pictures so that families could download the photos. Dave believed that good teacher's establish relationships built on trust and respect with their students.
Dave was a member of the Norwin Christian Church in North Huntingdon where he played the piano and was a part of their Praise Team for a number of years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, taking trips to the cabin and traveling with his friends and loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of twenty five years, Beth Scagline-Mills; sister, Debbie (Rick) Johnston of Woodstock, Georgia; brother, Darrin (Colleen) Mills of Syracuse, New York and their children, Andrew and Thomas; mother-in-law, Betty Kisner of Monongahela; brother-in-law, Michael Scagline of Monongahela; sister-in-law, Rhonda (Thurman) Wingrove, MD of Carroll Township and their children, Samuel and Corinne;
brother-in-law, Rodney (Lori) Scagline of Murrysville and their children, Jason and Julia; sister-in-law, Dawn (Scott) Valentino of Elizabeth, and their children, Alyssa (Anthony) Plumberg and Vincent; brother-in-law, William Kisner, Jr. of Elizabeth, and his children, Melissa (Ryan) Thompson and son Gavin, Kaelin (Joe) Henderson and daughter, Nova; brother-in-law, Robert (Anna) Kisner of Elizabeth, and their children, Josh (Kasey) Kisner and sons, Jaxson and Kayson, Jennifer (Dustin) Godtfring, and Joellie Kisner.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, William Kisner, Sr.
Friends will be received on Friday, November 17, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM in the River Hill Church of Christ, 2105 River Hill Road, Monongahela, PA 15063, where services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 11:00 AM with the Revs. Paul Eisaman and Terry Erwin co-officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Forward Scholarship Fund, PO Box 434, Elizabeth, PA 15037.
The Frye Funeral Home Inc. of Monongahela is in charge of the arrangements.
The Frye Funeral Home Inc. of Monongahela is in charge of the arrangements.
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Funeral Services for David Robert Mills
Visitation
November
17
Friday
River Hill Church of Christ
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Visitation
November
17
Friday
River Hill Church of Christ
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Funeral Service
November
18
Saturday
River Hill Church of Christ
Starts at 11:00 am
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