David W. Shedd, 71, of Rochester Mills, PA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2022.
The son of Douglas Huse and Viola (Wichern) Shedd, he was born on May 12, 1951 at Long Branch, NJ.
David was a 1969 graduate of Middletown Township High School. In 1973 he earned a BS in Chemistry from Randolph-Macon College.
Following graduation from college he joined the Peace Corps and from 1973-1975 taught in Western Samoa.
David’s career as a chemist included employment with the US Government Printing Office in Washington, DC and with the US Dept. of Agriculture.
David wed Stella L. Chiplis on April 1, 1996. They have shared twenty-six years of marriage.
After moving to Pennsylvania, he had worked for the US Postal Service and as a school van driver for Tri County Transportation.
Known for being friendly and outgoing, David loved meeting and conversing with people. He would be the first one to lend a hand helping whenever someone needed assistance. He was also a devoted animal lover.
David was a social member of the Glen Campbell and Rossiter American Legion Posts.
He is survived by his wife, Stella Shedd of Rochester Mills, PA; his brother, John D. Shedd and wife Michelle of Minnesota; his two sisters: Christine B. Zebrak and husband Larry of Virginia and Martha T. Shedd of New Jersey, as well as his wife’s siblings, including Rose Olexy of Punxsutawney, PA and Timothy Chiplis of Rossiter, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA.
Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign David’s guestbook and share a condolence message.
In honor and recognition of David’s great affection and love for animals, memorial contributions may be forwarded to: Just Us For the Animals, 98 Morrison Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
