David John Firth

David Firth, 58, of Westerville OH, died at Riverside Methodist Hospital on October 4, 2025 from diffuse large b cell lymphoma.

He was born in Norristown PA in 1967 to John and Joanne Firth. His family moved often with his father's work assignments. By middle school, David lived in Manassas Virginia and graduated from high school there. David loved learning. He holds degrees from Northern Virginia Community College, WVU-Tech, Columbus State Community College, Otterbein University, and Methodist Theological School of Ohio.

He married high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Campbell, in 1991. They had two children, Susan and Edward.

He was a long time employee of Nisource, the parent company of Columbia Gas. He had many positions in the gas company, most recently as a leader in Standards. David was a member of Epworth UMC before transferring to North Broadway UMC. He was the leader of the Audio Visual team at North Broadway UMC. He considered providing AV support as his ministry.

David loved Walt Disney World and was happiest visiting the Magic Kingdom or planning another trip. He drove a VW Bug and loved his old car. He enjoyed a dark cup of coffee from Starbucks and dessert. He was a volunteer scorekeeper for Westerville South Boy's Volleyball, his son's high school volleyball team.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Firth and is survived by spouse, Elizabeth Firth; children, Susan and Edward; parents, John and Joanne Firth, and sister, Susan (John) Barry; nephew, Owen Barry; nieces, Sarah Barry and Ella Barry.

Visitation will be October 22, 2025 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 Schrock Road, Westerville OH. Celebration of Life will be October 25th at North Broadway UMC 48 East North Broadway, Columbus OH. Gathering at 10 am, service from 11 am to 12 pm, reception at 12 pm. Contributions in David's memory can be made to North Broadway UMC.