David Caird III

David Caird III, 89, of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, and St.Cloud, Florida, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marlene (Fisher) Caird. He is survived by his daughters Jeanne Caird Hunt and Jennifer Caird Kessler (Mark); grandchildren Danielle Schneider of St. Cloud, FL, Larry Schneider (Sandra) of St. Cloud, FL, Estelle Gourdouras (James) of Fairhope, AL, Lily Hunt of Cranberry, PA, Abby Schneider (Jesse) of St. Petersburg, FL; great-grandchildren Isabella of Portage, IN, Kymber (Jeremy), Alexis, Destiny, Phoenix of St. Cloud, FL, Bennett, Jensen of St. Petersburg, FL; and great-great-granddaughter Delilah of Portage, IN. A Graduate of Elizabeth Forward High school in 1954, he went to study Education at the University of Pittsburgh and graduated in 1958. He received is Masters degree in 1964. David's passion and lifelong career was dedicated to education as a teacher, guidance counselor, and administrator for the Elizabeth Forward school district. After retiring, his love for education and his students called him back to serve as a substitute guidance counselor for Charleroi, Bentworth, Mt. Lebanon, and Bethal Park High Schools. Even when school was not in session, David's dedication to brightening young lives went beyond the classroom to summer camp. He spent many summers working for the YMCA as a village and activity director at Camp Kon-O-Kwee in Fombell, Pennsylvania. David was a member of the Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. After relocating to Florida, he attended St. Cloud Presbyterian Church in St. Cloud. Through lockdown and illness, he watched live streams of services. A devout man of faith, David never missed a Sunday. Ever committed to giving back to his community, he was an active member of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526, Central Elizabeth Township Lions Club, Renzi Rose Garden Club of McKeesport, Elizabeth Township Historical Society, and the Round Hill Cemetery Board of Directors. He was inducted into the Elizabeth Forward Hall of Fame in 2004. Through a lifetime of service and compassion, David Caird left an indelible mark on all those blessed enough to know him. His legacy will live on through the everyday acts of kindness carried out by those he loved. He will be laid to rest in the family plot at Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania Arrangements are under the care of Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Home and Crematory, 2000 13th Street St. Cloud, FL 34769. 407.957.2511. online condolences can be made at www.osceolamemgds.com

David Caird III

April 20, 1936 - September 24, 2025