Shawn Whelan

Shawn Whelan

Shawn Whelan Obituary

Published by Ross Funeral Home on May 16, 2018.
Shawn was born on January 31, 1989 and passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018. Shawn was a resident of New York at the time of passing. Shawn was a graduate of the Akron High School Class of 2007. A Funeral Service will take place at East Shelby Community Bible Church, 5278 East Shelby Road, Medina, NY 14103 on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to: Epilepsy - Pralid, Inc. 2 Townline Circle, Rochester NY 14623 Visitation at the Ross Funeral Home of Akron, LLC from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on May 16, 2018. Donations may be made to: Epilepsy - Pralid, Inc. 2 Townline Circle, Rochester NY 14623 Visitation at the Ross Funeral Home of Akron, LLC from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on May 16, 2018.

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