Schnell

David Schnell, 67, of Eldorado, Parker, passed away late Thursday evening Dec. 8, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Born at Fort Campbell, Ky. on March 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Karl and Wilma Schnell.

Following graduation from Allegheny Clarion Valley School District. at Foxburg in 1974, he began an over twenty-plus years of military service to his country. He first served with the U.S. Navy, from which he was honorably discharged. He then began a career with the U.S. Army, from which he again was honorably discharged with many achievement medals from both branches of service.

David was Presbyterian by faith, and was a former of VFW Post 7073 of Parker.

He learned and enjoyed creating many articles of woodworking, as well as being a self taught mechanic.

He is survived by his wife, the former Nellie Davis, and the following children, First Sgt. U.S. Army Brian (Melissa) Schnell of Ft. Drum, N.Y., Neal and Alan Stephens of Turkey City (near Emlenton), Dean (Stefanie) Whitmer of Emlenton, and Sandy (Mark) Shoup of Williston, Fla.; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Barb Slaugenhoup of Grove City and brother, Eric( Holly) Schnell of Parker, and a number of nieces and nephews.

SCHNELL — Visitation for David Schnell, who died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at H. JACK BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, 201 So. Wayne Ave., Parker.

The funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with a Veteran Memorial Service preceding the funeral at 10:45 a.m. conducted by VFW and American Legion Posts of Parker.

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