Rogers

David “Dave” C. Rogers Jr., 81, of Perrysville, formerly of Harmony, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

He was born Dec. 9, 1943.

He was preceded by his beloved wife, the late Sally (Truver) Rogers, whom he was married to for 53 years. He was the loving father of David C. (Deborah) Rogers III, Eric L. Rogers, Angela M. Rogers and Shannon E. (James Reese) Rogers; cherished grandfather to David C. IV, Hannah, Noelle, Michael and Haley (Zach); and honored brother to Karen (the late Ralph) Morgan and Christine (Bill Puschaver) Florijan. In his final years, he had a good friend and companion in Donna and her little dog, Cassie.

Dave Jr. was a lifetime member of Pittsburgh Ironworkers Local 3, initiated July 21, 1970. Alongside his late father, Dave Sr., and late brother, Michael, he had a hand in constructing or repairing numerous buildings and bridges in the Pittsburgh area.

He was an avid gardener, and bird and wild animal watcher, Harmony borough councilman for many years, and one-time council president. A devout Democrat, he was a member of the Butler County Democratic Committee and Board of Elections. He received a Congressional salute and certificate of recognition for his restoration of an 1804 log and brick historic home in Harmony.

ROGERS — A celebration of life for David “Dave” C. Rogers Jr., who died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, will be held at a later date, as Dave Jr. made a whole-body donation to the Humanity Gifts Registry for the University of Pittsburgh.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Verland Foundation at www.verland.org.

Arrangements are by the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Lawrenceville.

For more information, please visit www.zalewskifuneralhome.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.