David A. Hardy, Sr, 85, passed away peacefully Saturday evening August 29 with his loving family by his side.

He was born on October 15, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of Michael Hardy and raised by his grandparents Hattie and George Matthews.

After graduating from East High School in 1959, David enlisted in the Marine Corp, where he was awarded the Pistol Expert and Rifle Sharpshooter Badges. He was honorably discharged in 1963 at the rank of corporal.

David owned the D.A. Hardy Furnace Cleaning Co for 40 years and later worked at Crossroads Church doing maintenance work.

He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed fishing.

David leaves to cherish his memory, the love of his life the former Eleanor A. Fantone whom he married August 27, 1960, sons David (Traci) Hardy, Michael Hardy, and Vincent (Denise) Hardy., brother Michael (Pam) Hardy, grandchildren Amanda (Matthew) Narducci, Nicholas Hardy, Brittany Hardy, Zachary (Shawna) Hardy, Deanna (Zachary) Morehead, Meagan Hardy, Nicole (Antuane) Josey and Cassie Fantone. And great grandchildren Liliana, Luca, Mariah, Jake, Colton, Vanessa, Madison, Adalyn, Aria and Alana.

Family and friends may call from 12:30 to 1:30 Friday September 4, 2026, at the Fox Funeral Home, Boardman, followed by a funeral service at 1:30.

He will be laid to rest at Lake Park Cemetery with military honors.

The Hardy family has requested any material tributes be made in David’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl. Memphis, TN. 38105.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.