David Francis Schepis

1956 - 2024

David Francis Schepis, 67, of Punxsutawney, passed away March 23, 2024, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born on Oct. 8, 1956, in Punxsutawney, the son of the late Nicholas Schepis and Lois Jean (Crawford) Schepis.
David was employed by Matson Lumber for 30 years. He was a simple but hardworking man. He enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley and his beloved dog, Fredo. But above all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, who were the light of his life.
He is survived by his two children, Ashley Waite and fiancé Michael Wright of Rochester Mills, and Tim Shepler of Punxsutawney; four grandchildren, Zakkary Schepis, Miranda Shields, Sarah Preston and Owen Shepler; and a sister, Stacey Stankewich of Punxsutawney.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a step-mother, Virginia Schepis; a granddaughter, Madison Shields; a nephew, Ryan Stankewich; and four brothers, Steven Schepis, Mark Schepis, Hank Shiner and Ed Shiner.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at the funeral home, with Pastor Doug Wolfe officiating.
Online tributes can be made at www.shumakerfh.com.