David L. Rosenbloom

Prominent Athens businessman, David L. Rosenbloom, 80, passed away unexpectedly in St. Augustine, Fl., July 18, 2025. Born on July 6,1945 in Waterloo, NY, the son of Adelaide and Byron Rosenbloom. He was the devoted and loving husband of Laura Rosenbloom for 58 years. 

David graduated from Athens High School in 1963. He was class president of his graduating class and involved in track and band. From an early age, he worked after school and summers at the family-run business. Jay Furniture Co. was started by his father and two uncles in 1942. The business in Athens was the first in Pennsylvania, with other stores in Olean, NY. and Geneva, NY and later Westfield, PA. The Athens business was taken over by his mother, Adelaide, in 1960, after the untimely death of his father. After high school, David joined the Army reserves and officially joined the business. In 1967, David opened and established Jay Carpet Co.in Athens. Both businesses became the cornerstones of the Athens business district. David was instrumental in leading the revitalization of Athens after two major floods and a devastating fire that occurred. He never gave up and continued to invest in his hometown. In 1996, Jay Carpet became Jay Carpet One and was expanded to Horseheads, NY.

David was a pillar of our community and was involved in many organizations. He helped establish Teaoga Square in Athens. He was President of the Athens Business Association, President of the Athens Rotary, earning Rotary’s highest honor, the Paul Harris award, past member Board of Directors of Northern Central Bank, Board member of the Citizens and Northern Bank, trustee of Guthrie Health, Board of Directors Greater Valley Emergency Medical Services, member of Sayre Elks, President of Jaycee’s, member of Athens Masonic Lodge for 58 years, attaining the 32nd degree, past President of Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, and he taught many Dale Carnegie Courses. He was a current President Ocean Gallery Board, and Vice- president Ocean Gallery Rental Board, Fl.

Above all, David loved being with his family and loved following his children and grandchildren’s activities. Laura and David were their biggest fans. For 35 years, David and Laura shared a cottage with their sister and brother-in-law on Keuka Lake, “Camp Dave-Ed”. Through the summer months, their children shared every weekend together, along with their parents and extended families. David and Laura especially loved their second home in St. Augustine Fl., where they enjoyed golf and the company of many great friends. He was a life-long fan of the NY Yankees.

David was predeceased by his parents; Byron Rosenbloom, Adelaide Rosenbloom Paluzzi, and step- father, James Paluzzi, half-sisters; Helene Rosenbloom, and Betsy Schwartz, half-brother, Morey Rosenbloom, brothers-in-law William Cotton, and Edward Swartz.

He leaves behind his devoted wife of 58 years, Laura, his children and their spouses; Jay and Aleisha Rosenbloom, Jill and Jim Lister, grandchildren; Austin, Logan and Mason Lister, Nicholas, Troy and Sydney Rosenbloom; half-sister Ida Korzelius; sisters-in law and brothers- in law; Kate and Dr. Ed Jones, Mary Cotton, Jim and Mary Robbins, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA 18810. Celebration of David’s life will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Chaplain Linda Rogers officiating. Following the service, burial will take place in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in David’s name be made to the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 109 Chemung St., Waverly, NY 14892, the Greater Valley EMS, 904 N. Lehigh Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840, or a charity of one’s choice.

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