Edward C. Schell
Edward C. Schell, 81, of West Alexander, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, with his family by his side.
He was born October 3, 1941, a son of the late Edwin and Tressa Schell.
On May 30, 1970, he married his best friend and true love, Rachel Schell. They spent 53 amazing years together.
After 38 years of being a truck driver, Edward retired from Consolidated Freightways.
In his downtime, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a jack-of-all-trades and will truly be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his sister, Dorthy Ralicki.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel; sons, Edward and Edwin (Melissa); daughters, Pat and Rae; grandchildren, Amanda (Justin), Bethann (Tyler), Aaliyah, Stevie and Aidan; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Aubree, Lincoln and Nathan; and sister, Ruth Reiner.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 21, in the First Christian Church of West Alexander, 124 Main Street, West Alexander, PA 15376, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 22. Interment to follow at West Alexander Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the First Christian Church of West Alexander.
Arrangements are entrusted to Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, PA 15323 (724- 663-7373).
www.youngfhinc.com