David A. Carver

David was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High, and retired from the United States Postal Service, Mansfield office, after 30 years as a mechanic. After retirement, he was employed at Graham's AutoMall as a runner. He was a veteran of the United States Army, during World War II as part of the 199th Port Battalion. David was a past commander of the American Legion Post 16, a member of the VFW, 40 et 8, and Sons of Herman. He had a great love for mushroom hunting, gardening, and caning chairs.

David leaves behind his daughter, Sharon (Robert) Mahan; son, Les (Maureen) Carver; grandchildren, Charissa (Tony) Vance, Jeffrey Merle, Shawn (Jennifer) Carver, and Sara (Jay) Tonelli; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and his siblings, Jeannette Stitt, Alvin Carver, Bob (Diz) Carver, and Wanda Bridges. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Donna Jean Carver.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 12:00-2:00 pm at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm. Burial will be in Mansfield Cemetery with the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail to perform military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth Hospice, 335 Glessner Ave. Mansfield, Ohio 44903.