David Michael Russell, 68, of Cambridge Springs passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Dave was born on March 13, 1954, in Erie, Pennsylvania and graduated from Cambridge Springs High School with the class of 1972. He was employed with PennDot for over twenty years retiring in 2005. In 1998, Dave competed and placed in the Department of Transportation Rodeo. He was a warm, generous person who enjoyed the company of his many friends and will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father Julius Russell and his father’s wives Rachel Allen and Betty Russell; son Joey Capron in 2021; infant son William Russell; and niece Jessica Hobbs.
Survivors include his wife Mary Russell, whom he married on March 3, 1999; his daughter Shannon Snider and husband Perry Snider, Jr. and their three sons: Donovan Fisher and wife Brittany and their daughter Brooklyn, Landon Snider, and Zander Snider; his daughter Angel Russell Laperriere and husband Mark and their children: Joey Laperriere, Matt Laperriere, Gabbie Saraceno, Dawson Saraceno, Benny Laperriere and Elliot Laperriere; his son Dr. David Russell and wife Dr. Alicia Russell and their children Penelope and Charlie; his daughter Kelly Russell; his son Mark Russell; his daughter Teasha Russell-Weed and husband Logan and their son Kaden, due to arrive in June; his son Kevin Russell; his daughter Sofia Russell; his daughter Kalee Russell; his sister Julie Hobbs; his brother Patrick Russell and wife Darlene; his sister Becky Orrenmaa; his brother Bim Orrenmaa; his brother Tim Orrenmaa and wife Sheila; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on the family February 25, at McLane Church in Edinboro from 10 am until time of service at 11 am with Pastor Mike Priestap officiating, luncheon to follow.
Going to miss seeing and talking to Dave during dismissal pick-up. He was always good for a “right on,” straight out of Woodstock. Our sympathy and deepest condolences.
Gone but not forgotten…too many years had passed before we finally met, but you were a perfect fit. We are grateful for the short time we had and for the stories that were shared. Wish our girls could have gotten to meet/know their Uncle David , they would have liked you. Until we meet again…Your brother/sister-in-law, Tim & Sheila Orrenmaa
So sorry for your loss Mary.
Love,
Pastor Callender
We are so very sorry to hear of Dave passing. Sending prayers for peace and comfort for all of his family and friends. He will be missed.
So very sorry for your loss.
Noah went to school with Kevin and Gabbie, so we have fond memories of Dave at birthday parties and events.
Our sincere condolences,
The Ebner family
Jody, Eric, Noah and Colin