David W. Shelpman, Sr.'s Obituary
David W. Shelpman, 81, of Pittsburgh, passed away on December 1, 2025.
David was the devoted husband to Patricia M. Shelpman. The two met while out dancing and enjoying music at the Lebanon Lodge. They would go on to be married in 1967, joining their two large families and creating a beautiful family of their own. David also worked as a custodian for Upper Saint Clair School District for 25 years. Music would continue to be a source of joy for David as he loved to listen to music, dance and have a good time. He would often spin his favorite records on repeat, especially those by Jackie Wilson.
David is survived by his loving spouse Patricia, children David Shelpman Jr. and Melissa (Phil) Roberto; grandchildren, Kira and Kylie Roberto and David Shelpman III; sister Carol Ann (John) Stanko, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Gladys Shelpman, and siblings, Jane Judd, Harold Jr., Robert, John, Donald, Gerald, Elizabeth Thompson, Ronald, Joseph, Thomas and Karl.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 3, 2025 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home 301 Curry Hollow Rd. Pittsburgh PA 15236.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/) or The Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/)
Online condolences can be made at www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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