David L. Hall II

KEY WEST, Florida – David L. Hall II, 62, of East Liverpool, passed away on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Key West, Florida.

David was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on Jan. 3, 1963, son of the late David L. and Deloris M. (Rosensteel) Hall. David graduated from East Liverpool High in 1981 where he ran track, played in the band, and was a thespian. A retired Army Staff Sergeant, he proudly served on multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bosnia. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (1OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Army Achievement Medal (7OLC), Combat Action Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Master Driver and Mechanic Badges. David was a handyman who could fix anything and enjoyed woodworking. His true passion was spending time with his wife and family on his sailboat, traveling around Europe and the US, and cheering on his football teams, the OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals. He doted on the many pets he had throughout his life but above all else, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather (Pappy), and brother.

Preceding David in death was his sister Karen S. Stewart.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 41 years, whom he married Aug. 14, 1984, Katharine (Mangano) Hall; daughter Lauren Jarvis and her husband Daniel; two sons, David L. Hall III and his wife Caitlin and Benjamin Hall and his wife Rachel Hecht; three grandchildren, Grace Jarvis, Kaden Jarvis, and David L. Hall IV; two sisters, Coleen Dailey and Dawn-Hall-Hardy and her husband Steve and brother-in-law Terry Stewart.

Friends may visit on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Dawson Funeral Home where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Pastor Michael Heckathorn will conduct a funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the funeral home where Tri State Veterans Burial Group will conduct military honors.

View David’s memorial webpage and express condolences online at www.dawsonfuneralhome.com.

9/10/25