Oliver Dennis Durden

Age 42, of Allison Park, unexpectedly on Monday, February 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Ellen L (Dietrick) Durden; son of Helen Roseann Moore and the late Oliver D Durden Jr; loving father of Olivia and Gavin; brother of Julian (Chandra) Durden and Marla Moore; grandson of Dora Moore and nephew of Lawrence (Donella) Durden. Oliver enjoyed his childhood growing up in Stanton Heights in Pittsburgh. He played football as a kid at the Kingsley Center and carried that on through high school. He attended Peabody High School as a proud student of the public safety program, surrounded by incredible teachers and coaches. Before he graduated high school, he enlisted as a reservist in the Army. Once he returned from basic training, the love story began with his wife Ellen. The two married a few years later and enjoyed several years together with their two children.

Oliver's life journey was filled with countless volunteer commitments including service at the Swissvale Fire Department, Guyasuta Fire Department, and Pleasant Hills Fire Department. His passion for service carried his professional career from the Wilkinsburg Fire Department, the City of Pittsburgh Police Department, Virginia Beach Fire Department, Washington DC Fire Department, and back to his home in Pittsburgh as an Allegheny County Police Officer. He was committed to helping others and being a positive role model to those around him. Friends welcome Saturday 5-8 and Sunday 1-3, 5-8pm William Slater II Funeral Service (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd, Scott Twp 15220. Funeral Service Monday 11:00am, in Covenant Community Presbyterian Church, 1630 Greentree Rd, Pgh, PA, 15220 EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.