Photo Courtesy Bob Mullen, APA#398

David F. Greer
October 20, 1936 – June 24, 2025
Beloved Brother, Uncle, Veteran, and Master Printer

David F. Greer, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2025 at Hartford Hospital.

David grew up in Milford, Connecticut, and went on to serve his country with distinction as a Navy helicopter pilot. During his military service, he was honored with the Sikorsky Winged-S Rescue Award, recognizing his bravery and skill in life-saving missions. After his time in the Navy, he continued his aviation career as a commercial pilot, achieving Captain status before retiring.

David’s lifelong passion was Letterpress Printing, a craft he pursued with extraordinary dedication. At one time, David had the largest wooden type collection in North America, an unparalleled archivement of printing history that reflected his deep love and respect for the art form. He was a longtime and active member of the Amalgamated Printers’ Association (APA #397), as well as a longtime participant of the annual wayzgoose.

David is survived by his longtime friend and roommate, Michael Ziel; his brother, George Greer; his sister, Christine Russell; his nieces, Elizabeth McCoy, Alysan Niles, Alisa Robinson, and Elida Nosenzo; and his nephews, Christopher Gideon, James Niles, and Edward Nosenzo. David was predeceased by his sisters, Margaret Nosenzo and Norma Millett.

David will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him. His generosity of spirit, remarkable life of service and skill, and unwavering dedication to preserving the legacy of traditional Letterpress Printing leave an enduring mark on all who knew him.

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Bruce Jones McDonald, 80, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, entered into his heavenly rest on April 19, 2025. At his side were Kathy, his beloved wife of 56 years, and their two daughters, Heather Walker and Claire Benedict.

Unlike many who search for their life’s purpose, Bruce was fortunate to discover his calling early. Before the age of 12, he had found his passion in printing and spent the next 68 years, as he often said, “putting ink to paper.” At 16, he began dating the love of his life, Sara Kathryn Reeves. They married in 1968, raised two daughters, and together established Craftsmen Printing Company in 1981. In 2018, they sold the business and enjoyed a few well-earned years of retirement together.

Bruce was blessed with a loving family, a deep Christian faith, and a wide circle of friends. He lived with humility and a servant’s heart, always eager to help others. He was a faithful and active member of Christ Church of Atlanta and a devoted supporter of Wears Valley Ranch, whose mission is to promote the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social and physical development of children in need of a stronger family support system, through Christ-centered home settings.

A proud graduate of Georgia Tech and the MBA program at Georgia State University, Bruce valued life-long learning and hard work. He maintained an extensive hobby print shop and library, and a was a longtime member of various letterpress associations. He enjoyed traveling and also spending time in the mountains of North Carolina.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy; his daughters and their husbands, Heather and Pic Walker, and Claire and Gordon Benedict; and six cherished grandchildren: Zelle, Kacy, and Mac Walker, and Rebie, Beverly, and Brooke Benedict. He is also survived by his brother, Jim, and sister-in-law, Leisa; their daughter, Caitlin, and her husband, Pat Murphy; as well as many beloved cousins.

A memorial service will be held at H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel on Tuesday, April 22 at 1:00pm, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Wears Valley Ranch, 100 One Fine Place, Sevierville, TN 37862.

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