David M. O’Dell
OBITUARY
O’Dell, David M.David M. O’Dell, 68 of Bethlehem passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on September 16, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Husband of Linda S. (Fisk) O’Dell, they would have been married 47 years on December 20th. His parents, Richard and Janet O’Dell preceded him in death. David was born in Waverly, NY, and raised in Athens, PA. He is a graduate of Athens High School, class of 1964. He attended Temple University. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1970. David spent one tour in Viet Nam aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. After being discharged from the Navy, he began a railroad career. He was promoted over the years, ending his career in 2003 as a District Superintendent of the Mon Valley, when he retired. In 2004, David moved to Savannah, GA with his wife Linda, where he enjoyed salt-water fishing, boating and the many friends they made at The Landings. He was a member of the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. He was awarded the volunteer of the year award for the Skidaway Island Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association. David will be missed by an extended family of cousins, aunts and uncles. He shared a special bond with his Aunt Labba Gowan whom he enjoyed spending so many good times with, and his Uncles, George, Bill and Jim Gowan. Survivors: Wife Linda; daughters Kim, wife of Richard Clinchy, IV and Jodi, wife of Shawn Merrill; his three favorite people in the world are his grandchildren, Zachary & Katelyn Clinchy and Shawn Merrill, Jr.; his best friend, his Miniature Schnauzer Hummer, who was forever by his side. Services: Memorial Service on Tuesday September 23, 2014 at 2:00PM in the John F. Herron Funeral Home 458 Center At Market Street in Bethlehem. A private burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Contributions: Hopeforpaws.org, an animal rescue organization