David C. Paugh, 77, of Darlington, passed away on March 17th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Weirton, West Virginia on November 27th, 1948, a son of the late Oliver and Sara Paugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Oliver Paugh. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Paugh, his children: Amy (Dave) Reider, Angela (Cliffton) Horstin, David (Ashley) Paugh, Jr., John (Jeanette) Paugh, Michelle Baloga, Andrew Baloga, David (CJ) Baloga; as well as fourteen grandchildren, one great granddaughter, his brother, Lawrence Paugh, several nieces and nephews and his special cat, Nemo.

David was a proud U.S. Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He graduated with an associate’s degree from West Virginia Northern Community College. He retired from the Postal Service in 2010 after he worked there for 22 years. He loved fishing and NASCAR. There will be a memorial celebration on Saturday, April 4th, at 2 p.m. at the Wellsburg Banquet Hall, 1121 Yankee Street, Wellsburg, West Virginia. Arrangements have been entrusted to Corless-Matter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LLC., 1133 Church Street, Ambridge.