David ‘Dub’ Torrence

EAST PALESTINE — David “Dub” Torrence, 86, passed away peacefully on Aug. 24, 2025 at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge with his family by his side.

David was born on Dec. 24, 1938, in East Palestine, Ohio. He was the son of David Torrence and Rosina Olivetti Torrence, who were both immigrants from Italy. They moved to East Palestine, Ohio, where David went to East Palestine Schools and attended Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

David was employed at the Torrence Coal Company in East Palestine and worked at the Columbiana Foundry in Columbiana, Ohio, where he eventually retired as a foreman.

David loved sports, enjoyed fishing, and had a talent for carpentry. He enjoyed playing pool and took part in tournaments in Las Vegas.

David is survived by his loving wife, Pearl (Crawford) Torrence, who he celebrated 65 years of marriage with on June 11; daughter, Leisa (Daryl) Kirtley; son, Dan (Gayle) Torrence; grandchildren, DJ (Tracy) Kirtley, Jenna (Michael) Wickenhauser, Elizabeth (Beau) McNamee; Renee (Dan) McRoberts, and David (Brooke) Torrence; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Danielle, DJ, Scarlette, Cooper, and Kestella; he also shared a close relationship with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brothers, Albert, Alfred, August, Henry, Jim, Edward, Dennis, Emory, and Richard Torrence; sisters, Edith Bartholow, Betty Hull, and Rosie Coreno.

A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Canfield. Calling hours will take place prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a luncheon immediately following the funeral service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, David’s family recommends planting a tree in his memory. You can do this by visiting David’s obituary page at www.higgins-reardon.com, where you will find a link to plant a tree.

Arrangements are by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.

9/6/25