Donald J. Schell Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 8, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Donald J. Schell Sr. of York, New York, born in Umatilla, Oregon. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his stepmother Roberta Schell; and his brothers-in-law, Theodore Ackerson, George West and Dale Noble. He is survived by: his wife Debra K. Schell; his children, Donald "D. J." J. Schell, Jr. (Emily) and Jennifer L. Wood (Torrey); his grandchildren, Alexis Wood of Oppenheim, NY, Madisyn Schell of Oppenheim, NY, Baylee Wood of Oppenheim, NY, Sydney Schell of Oppenheim, NY, Lauren Wood of Oppenheim, NY and Devin Schell of Oppenheim, NY; his siblings, Donna M. Ackerson of Zephyrhills, FL, Edward C. Schell (Judith) of Herkimer, NY and Michael E. Schell (Maureen) of East Herkimer, NY; his siblings-in-law, Charlie West of Richfield Springs, NY, Teresa and Larry Suhocki of Richfield Springs, NY; and his close friends, Wayne Ward (Cathy) of Richfield Springs, NY and Alvin Flanders of Oppenheim, NY. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins.
Please consider memorial contributions for the Oppenheim Volunteer Fire Department, 6786 St. Hwy. 29, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 and please note in the check memo, "In Memory of Donald J. Schell, Sr." for the donation to be properly acknowledged.
