SMALLWOOD DAVID SEEGER Dec. 14, 1944 - Jan. 24, 2026 Survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carol (nee Andrews), two loving children, David A. Smallwood and Elizabeth Smallwood, and three adoring grandchildren, Katie, Luke, and Zoli. He will also be greatly missed by his brother John Smallwood and sister Ruth Cella. Mr. Smallwood was a professional chemical engineer having attended both Drexel and Lehigh Universities. He worked at ARCO Chemical, Roy F. Weston, and founded his own consulting firm DSS Associates as well as being Quality Control Manager at the US Mint. When he retired, Dave was active in literacy programs, Meals on Wheels, and on the Board of the Media Methodist Church. He loved his family, sports, history, and fishing and was known as a 'really nice guy, always ready to lend a hand to help others.' He truly touched the lives of all who knew him. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Donations in his name may be made to Media Methodist Church, 350 W. State St., Media, PA 19063.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 30, 2026.

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John Cella

February 21, 2026

Dave Smallwood was bigger than life. He was always ready for fun and enjoyed a party. He loved political discussions, reminiscing about the past, family dinners, carrying on about sports. But he was also the kindest person I've known. He was always ready to grab his toolbox and help Ruth and me with some house issue we were struggling with--from corroded pipes to underground oil tanks to fixing toilets. He was gracious and patient dealing with my inability to fix any problem. He will be sorely missed.

John David Cella

February 16, 2026

I will really miss my Uncle Dave, who was one of the kindest people you'd ever meet. I miss our countless Sunday family dinners where he could hold forth on topics as interesting as the value of misstruck coins from the US Mint, the UN chemical weapons security inspection process, and the Phillies bullpen -- all of which he was expert in.

Among other things, he taught me how to fish at the beach off the jersey shore, which is no easy feat. Here's a picture of him with one of his catches and one of me with mine. Well, actually...mine was not caught at the shore but as the one who taught me, he still gets credit for it! Keep reeling them in, Uncle Dave.

Ruth Cella

February 16, 2026

So many wonderful memories of my brother David! He walked me down the aisle at my wedding when my dad had passed away, loved my mom's family birthday parties #75 and #85, enjoyed our sibling couple dinners in Naples, Fl., our annual Christmas lunches at the William Penn Inn, and of course family vacations at Ocean City, NJ - and boy did he love his Hawaiian shirt! I'm so grateful for so many lasting memories to treasure always. I'll miss you, Dave!

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Michele Archibald.

February 8, 2026

Deepest sympathy, Beth and family.
Big hugs from Michigan.
Michele Archibald

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