Chris A. Daverse

Chris A. Daverse, 57, of Austin, TX, formerly of Greensburg, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born December 17, 1965, in Greensburg, the son of Betty (Mason) Daverse and Dominick Daverse. Chris was a graduate of Hempfield Area High School and Allegheny College in Meadville. Chris was a talented business development professional, known for his generosity, intelligence, and integrity.

A native of Greensburg, Chris was a member of Boy Scout Troop 419, earning his Eagle Scout badge in 1983. In high school, Chris became certified as an Emergency Response tech, one of the youngest to work in Westmoreland County emergency services. He graduated from Allegheny College with a bachelor’s degree in physics, where he was a member of the Jazz Band.

Additionally, Chris was dedicated to every single dog he ever met and was committed to providing comfort and care to many foster dogs through English Springer Rescue.

After graduating from Allegheny College, Chris worked at SEMATECH in Austin, Texas as a process engineer, eventually moving into managing relationships between the semiconductor industry and the U.S. government. In 2003, he became an independent consultant specializing in building and managing industry-government relationships.

Chris is survived by his mother, Betty Daverse; his father, Dominick Daverse and wife Eileen; and several aunts and cousins. He will be missed by his former wife, Sally Mayo, and his many friends in Pennsylvania and across the country. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and many Springer Spaniels.

There will be no visitation. Burial will be private. LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg is assisting with arrangements. The family suggests memorial donations be made in Chris’ memory to English Springer Rescue America at www.springerrescue.org/donate. If sending a check is preferred, please make check payable to ESRA, c/o Amy Replogle, 3611 River Forest Drive, Richmond, TX 77406. Please note on the check it is in memory of Chris Daverse.