Daniel K. Yourd, Sr.

Daniel K. Yourd, Sr., of Ohio Township, PA, formerly of Moon Township, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2025

Dan was born in Champaign, IL, on April 9, 1955. He is the son of Verna Yourd and the late Raymond A. Yourd.

Dan grew up in Grove City, PA. He attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH, where he earned a degree in Bio/Physics. It was at Wittenberg that he met the love of his life, Karen. They were married on July 23, 1977.

Dan completed a Nuclear Medicine program at the University of Pittsburgh and worked for several years for General Electric selling radiology equipment. He then returned to Pitt and earned a master’s degree in Health Physics. He worked almost 20 years for Duquesne Light Company at the Nuclear Power Plant in Shippingport. During this time, he coached his sons and many other children in baseball, soccer, and basketball. This joy of working with children led him to return to Pitt, where he earned his master’s degree in education.  Dan taught Science and Math at Moon Area Middle School for 18 years and retired in June 2020.

Dan’s passion was running. He ran 22 marathons and enjoyed running every day, especially the River Walk in Pittsburgh.

Dan is survived by his loving wife, Karen; their sons, Danny (Erin) and Matthew (Meredith); and the grandchildren he adored, Oliver, Rooney, Dorothy, Vincent, and Winnie. He is also survived by his mother, Verna; his twin brother, David (Helen); his brother, Raymond;  his sister, Sue (Steve); his mother-in-law, Patricia Ludwig; his sister-in-law, Kimberly (Kenneth) Parker; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services (1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, PA) from 2–4 and 6–8 on Thursday, July 24^th.

A funeral service will be held at Riverdale Presbyterian Church (1555 Broadhead Road, Moon Twp) on Friday, July 25^th at 11:00am. Pastor John Dykstra will officiate.

The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Gallagher Hospice.

Memorial contributions can be made to Riverdale Presbyterian Church, Gallagher Hospice, or a charity of your choosing.