David Douglas Prost, 45, of Smithville passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital.
He was born on April 4, 1980, in Wooster to Timothy and Sandra Etzwiler Prost.
David worked as in custodial services at University of Akron Wayne College. He enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels, baseball cards, and was an avid reader. David loved watching movies and could name all of the different actors and what movies they had done. He also loved telling jokes, making people laugh and telling stories.
He is survived by his dad Tim of Smithville, mom Sandy (Rex) Boreman of Aberdeen, N.C., sister Kaylee (Dennis) Stahl of Big Prairie, niece Sarah (Gary) Courtney of Shreve, cousins Dustin (Dona) Prost of Watertown, TN, and Shelly Skelly of Loudonville, great niece Jayden Courtney; uncle Eddie Battig of Laramie, WY, best friend Jamie (Laura) Rogers of Big Prairie, and cat Frankie.
David was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Maxine and Elmer Etzwiler and paternal grandparents Dud Prost and Ed and Donna Battig.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691 or Wayne County Dog Shelter, 5694 Burbank Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Fly high Dave. I’m so glad I got to see you in September. I’ll always remember the ” reunion” with tears, laughter , hugs and talk. I first met you when you were 8 years old having your tonsils and adenoids removed. You were in the same room as John.
A life taken too son for a man with a huge heart.
Rest easy Dave and we’ll catch up later. ❤️🦋
Sandy, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Think of you often❤️🩹❤️🩹
So sorry for ur loss. Many prayers to u and ur family.
David, you’ll always hold a special place in my heart as one of my earliest childhood friends. It’s heartbreaking to hear of your passing. You’ve gone far too soon, and the world is less bright without you. My deepest condolences to Sandy, Kaylee, and your entire family.
I remember working with him at McDonald’s
I’m so sorry to hear about David. I know you will see him again in Heaven but right now, it hurts. Praying for you and your family.
Marianne
Sending prayers to you and your family Kaylee! I will miss seeing & visiting with David in the office, he was always so nice to chat with!
Fly high David you were a great man you gave me and my brother so many memories while we were younger I remember visiting you and your dad a lot and I loved every moment of it, I remember you making popcorn for us while we were kids and having a movie for us. I hope god treats you as well as you treated us, love you man I’m sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye
PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCEREST SYMPATHIES ON YOUR LOSS . MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME .