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Walter Schell Obituary

YORK Walter J. Schell, 79, died on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at 8:38 a.m. at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (Spangler) Schell and good friend of Mary Price. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Workinger-Semmel F.H. & Crematorium, Inc., 849 E. Market St., York and again from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at Mount Zion UCC, 1054 Ridgewood Rd., York. The funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Cathy H. Sherry officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery with military honors given by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Schell was born September 18, 1933, in York County, the son of the late Floyd and Helen (Smith) Schell. He was a retired roofer and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. Mr. Schell is survived by his good friend; three daughters, Stephanie Allison Dasher of York, Helen Schell of Sunderland, England, and Linda S. McClellan of Cincinnati, Ohio; a son, Steven Spagnola of York; four grandsons, Timothy Allison, Joshua Zortman, Ross McClellan, and Gage; a great-granddaughter, Riley; and a brother, Jimmy Schell of Lebanon VA Hospital. www.workinger-semmel.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Jan. 30, 2013.

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Lori Ann French/Fuller

January 31, 2013

Hi Uncle Walt. Tell Uncle Randy. Lori Ann Said Hi And Now I Have Another Angel To Watch Over Us.

Marg Gotwald

January 31, 2013

We have lived in the neighborhood (32 years) and I remember his St Bernards and his little dog with the coloring of a Bernard. Walter fed the deer, the feral cats; they will miss his kindness. His snow sculptures were priceless. He was a visible presence and very recently was working, doing lawn care for a neighbor. Sad that he's gone, he will be missed and remembered.

Cheryl Scott

January 31, 2013

I have known Walt since I was a child. Steph and I were best friends. I always remember Walt teaching us to play ping pong and how happy I was to finally beat him. I can see him lying on the couch watching Hee Haw. I would always look for him to be outside putting out another artistic piece in the yard. He will be missed. My thoughts are with the family.

Deb Warner

January 30, 2013

Hi Walter! that's what I always called him when he came into the store to get his lottery tickets! I have known him for many many yrs. he loved to tease me about getting a ride in my convertible,his nickname for me was always Debbie Renolds I will miss you so very much Walter and your humor, RIP my dear friend, and may your family and friends have comfort in knowing that your with the big boys now! I will miss you

Ronald ginter

January 30, 2013

hello my name is Ron i just ran into walt not long ago at giant sure will miss him we had worked together at gv sutton years ago when i was just young and he was teaching me how to roof he surelly will be missed walt hope you take your roofing tools to heaven when you go somebody up there may need a new roof lol

January 30, 2013

I will always remember Walt coming into the bank and saying Hey Ladies! He will be missed very much at the bank.
Stacie

January 30, 2013

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH WALT BACK IN THE 70S HE WAS QUITE THE MAN>MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY> TOM CUTLER

Lori Ann Fuller

January 30, 2013

I Can Remember When I Was Little Walt & The Long's Roofing Crew Would Come To Our House And Play Cards And I Always Had Fun W/Walt. He Was And Still Is And Forever Will Be A Great Man & Protecter. RIP Uncle Walt. The Heavens Have New Angel.

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