Dr. Keith A. Dryburgh 1979-2021

Keith was born Jan. 23, 1979, in Youngstown, the son of Richard G. and Susan A. Hunsicker Dryburgh.

He graduated from Boardman High School in 1997. He earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in biology and music in 2001 from Westminster College in Pennsylvania. Keith later graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and completed certification in canine rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 2012.

Dr. Dryburgh started his career as a research assistant at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine from 2002 to 2003. He began his veterinary career at Annehurst Veterinary Hospital from 2007 to 2010 and continued as an associate veterinarian for Dayton Animal Hospital from 2010 to 2013.

Dr. Dryburgh was also a relief veterinarian for Lighthouse Veterinary Personal Services from 2013 to 2017, serving more than 90 veterinary clinics. He went on as an associate veterinarian at Cryan Veterinary Hospital in Westerville from 2017 to 2019 and was associated with the Peace of Mind Veterinarian Relief Service from 2019 until his passing.

While attending Westminster College, he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau, Lambda Sigma, Beta Beta Beta, as well as the orchestra, and graduated cum laude. At The Ohio State University, he was a member of Omega Tau Sigma, Gamma Chapter and SCAVMA.

Keith was a member of Boy Scout Troop 46 at Boardman United Methodist Church, attending Philmont Ranch and Boundary Waters high adventure experiences and earning the Eagle Scout Award.

He was an accomplished pianist and violinist. During his senior year of high school, Keith performed two solos with the Boardman Orchestra, one on violin and one on piano. At Westminster College, he was the concert master for four years and also played in the Greenville Symphony.

Keith loved classical music, traveling, hiking, cooking, caring for his dogs, spending time with his sister’s family and visiting his parents.

Dr. Dryburgh is survived by his parents, Richard G. and Susan A. Dryburgh of Poland; his sister, Virginia A. (James) Faulkner of Hilliard; a nephew, Joshua P. Faulkner; and a niece, Emma S. Faulkner.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Harold and Margaret Hunsicker, and George and Christina Dryburgh, and his stepgrandmother, Mary Dryburgh.

Family and friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman, and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2021, at the funeral home. There will be a funeral service 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Rusty Cowden officiating.

Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Boardman.

Due to COVID-19, the 6-foot rule will be honored and guests whose health allows are asked to wear a mask.

Dr. Dryburgh loved animals and his family is requesting that material tributes take the form of contributions to Angels for Animals, 4750 S. Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406 in memory of Keith.

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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