Richelle and Allie-We are so sorry for your loss. David was a pleasure to have known. He is with the angels and with you every moment for the rest of your lives.You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
  Linda and Maria Battaglia

Allison and Family,

I extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.  Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Alba Rodriguez, Buffalo, New York, NFHC

Rickki, Allison and family - We extend our heartfelt sympathy over your loss.  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.  God Bless

I am so sorry for your loss.  Dave was such a kind, caring person and a great friend.  Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Ricki and Allison,
We are sorry for your loss.  We'll always remember him as the friendly outgoing guy at our family gatherings.  He will forever be in our hearts and our prayers.

Don: Tho I did not know your brother personally, I know from what you have said and what others say....that he was an amazing guy whom everyone loved.  It always hurts so much when we lose someone we love and miss beyond words....but you seem to have a very close family and you will see each other through.  Your faith and trust in Jesus knowing David lives in eternity with Him will also bring you a sense of comfort and peace when you need it the most.  I hope and pray all the good times you shared together will bring a smile to your face when you are down.  It's also a blessing that a part of your brother will always be with your family in his daughter, Allison.  What a blessing Richelle and Allison are to you as well.  My heart goes out to you and your family.  I will continue to keep you all in my prayers as you journey forward.  Love and friendship...Colleen

Although we did not met David and His closest family, let us to express sincerely  condolence to all the relatives in USA due to His leaving this world. God bless you all.
Podvorac  Family from Zagreb and Tribunj in Croatia

Dave, Dolly, and Family,  
Nick and I were so saddened to hear from Judy of the loss of your son.  Although we did not know him, we are sure he is in the hands of the Lord.  Keeping all of you in our prayers during this difficult time.

Bernadette and Nick Ordian

David  was our very first nephew and  how exited we were when he came into our family!  Now we miss him so much, but we know he is our special angel and watching over all of us, expecially his little angel Allison.

We couldn't have asked for a better son-in-law.  Words cannot express the depth of our sorrow over his passing.  There is now, and always will be, a huge void in our lives without him.

In the short time knowing Dave we were so impressed with what a devoted husband and father he was, not a day went by that he didn't mention the both of you.  God bless you and your family during this difficult time. 7 North Staff

Prayers to you and your family during this time of sorrow. David was a great friend and roomate at Clarion. He will be missed.

David, Dolly, Debbie and Donald,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Regretfully, Diane and I were not able to attend services as we just heard the sad news.  We will keep David and his family in our prayers.

I'M SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. DAVE WAS SUCH AWESOME PERSON. I'M SO GLAD THAT I GOR TO KNOW HIM. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. KAREN MCBURNEY FROM DR PENEPENT'S OFFICE

David was a special person.   I met him from his calls to our medical office and was struck by his genuine concern for others, his warmth and kindness to all around him, as well as his love and affection for his wife and daughter.  I am sorry for your loss.   My prayers are with you for strength and comfort in this difficult time.

Richelle,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I have never met you, I feel as if I know you through Tara (I am her sister). My thoughts and prayers are with you and Allison.

Richelle, I pray that our loving Father will wrap you and your family in His loving arms and comfort you in your grief.

Dave's kindness, generosity and compassion will continue to be an inspiration for us all.

I am extremely sadden by your loss. We loved Dave so much! He was more than a partner in our patients health but a sincere friend. We all loss a great friend and I pray we see each other again. He was a fighter and he loved you and Allison soooooo much! God bless you in this hard time. He will always be in our hearts.

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked at the Mattina health center where we were always very happy to see Dave and how he took good care of us. He will truly be missed. RIP Dave the Mattina Crew will always remember you!

Dave had such a kind and loving spirit, he will be missed by all of us who had the privilege to know him.  Praying for Richelle and Allison and the entire Stephans family as they grieve their loss.  May God's love and light that is surrounding you help you find peace during this time of loss. - Dan and Lisa (Hardy) Welling

Richelle - Please know that you, Allison, and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and all the days to come.

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you...

We are so very sorry for your loss.  You are in our thoughts.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Allison.  Deepest love and strength for you and your beautiful little girl.

I think of David and I see his smile and hear his laughter. He was kind, helpful, caring and always proud of his family. He will always be an inspiration to everyone fortunate enough to have walked a while through life with him. May the peace that is now with David console his family and friends who miss him so dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Dave and Dolly,

So sorry to hear of your son's death.My prayers are for the repose of his soul, the comfort of his wife and children and the grace that you need in returning this loved son to God. Peace to you in the arms of our Good Shephard. Terry O'Connell OMI.

 May you have comfort knowing that you and Allison now have Dave as your guardian angel.

I am deeply saddened for all of you to hear of David's passing. I am praying that God's peace will fill your hearts through this very difficult time.

To the Stephans Family,Titus Family,and our friends Doranne and Pat.  We are so sorry to read about your loss.  Our sympathy goes out to you.
Cindy and Pat Weaver, Dunkirk, NY

David was an amazing, giving, caring person I will never forget. Love, Paula Cook and family.

I am so sorry for the loss to your family.  I hope that your memories of all the good times offer some consolation at such a time when life seems so unfair.
Mary Hughes

Richelle,olding you and Allison in my heart

May God hold you in the palm of His hand and comfort you with His everlasting love.
With love and peace,
Ray and Debbie Kampff

My sympathy goes out to Dave's family and friends. Just as a candle lights up a room, so did Dave. His cheery smile and hearty laugh made all around him laugh too. I am glad that God gave me a chance to know Dave. I am also glad to have made the last reunion where we had a chance to talk and "get caught up" on events in our lives. He really loved being a family man and will be sincerely missed by all of us. We will miss you Dave, rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies.  We always think of David as a kind, caring, loving young man.  We are so sorry for your loss.  He will be truly missed.  
                                                  Sincerely,  Ken and Terry Grajek

Our lives were changed when David & Richelle invited us into their lives on the day I was honored to witness their wedding vows.  Marie and I became better persons being inspired by their love and the love of their families.  What else can be said but that we all live out the will of God our Father in Heaven.  We can only pray to this Almighty God that we can understand His plan for all our lives and somehow embrace all that happens to us in true faith and love for our God.  Rest in Peace our true friend, Dave and remember us to this God when you meeet Him this day in paradise. Our sincere condolences to the Stephens and Titus families. 
Deacon Ben & Marie Marino

Richelle,
May your memories of David be defined by the wonderful life you shared, the best of times and the quality times you spent together and most of all the the unconditional love you had for the other and your beautiful daughter. It was a honor to know him these past years. 
Jennifer, Sandy and the boys

To the entire Stephans family...praying for all of you today during this time of sadness and heartache.  I am Michael and Jennifer's cousin and had the privilege of knowing your family.  David was a wonderful guy who always had a smile and a hug to give when he saw us. You all will have the strength and love of David in your hearts always to help lead you and guide you.

Richelle, you and your family are in our prayers.

Praying today for the entire Stephans family as well as Dave's family of friends. May you find hope in his heavenly homecoming and be wrapped in Christ's comfort and peace.

Mr. and Mrs. Stephans, Debra, Don, Richelle and baby Allison,
My heart goes out to you all.  David was my best friend in college and like a brother to me. I walked the halls last night at Marwick Boyd at CUP after Don's call and thanked God for the time he had given me with my best friend and meeting your whole blessed family.   David was an inspiration to everyone, a spark of light to all.  He will be sorely missed.  Heaven is a much brighter place with his sweet spirit and infectious smile.  My God bless you all and comfort your hearts at this time.  
Sharla Dunkle McCoy (Nashville, TN)

David, Dolly, Donald and Debbie,
My family has been so honored and blessed to be a part of all of your lives over the past several years. David was so many things to so many people, loved and respected by all those lives he touched. His memory and spirit now live for a lifetime through his beautiful daughter. With much love from all of us. Jennifer, Sandy, Noah, Mark and Gabriel.

Richelle my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dave was one of a kind and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

I am so saddened for the loss that Richelle, Allison and the Stephans family is experiencing right now.  Dave was an incredible soul that touched so many lives in such a positive light.  The world was a better place for having him in it, and we all benefitted from knowing him.  We were all inspired by his ideals, optimism and love.  We have lost a very very dear friend.  My deepest condolences to all of the Stephans and Titus family.

May the Lord hold you all in his tight embrace as you cope with the grief of your loss.  Take comfort in your loved ones and friends who will help keep your memories alive for years to come.

Our hearts go out to all of you. Dave was a great guy. We were always happy to see him and he always greeted us with a smile. You have a great support system. Please use  us without guilt. Love you!

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

My heart feels so much for you.  Keep those who love you close.  With greatest sympathy ...

Richelle, David, Dolly, Deb and Donald,
Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss.  Dave was a light in our lives and we are better for having known him.  We miss him dearly, but take comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering and we will one day be reunited with him in a better place.  May the Lord bring you peace and comfort through the difficult days ahead and always.
Love, 
David, Renae, Nathan and Nolan

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Stephans Family - We will always remember the happiness David has placed in our hearts and the memories he has given us.  He was an unbelievable man who truly touched every life he embraced.  We are so sorry to lose him and wish you strength and peace during this difficult time.  We will always cherish him and the friend he has been to us.  We are better people for having known him. God bless you. Donna, Patrick and Jude Parks

David was a very special person. I am a better person for knowing him. His love of his family was clearly his driving force in life which I related to and found inspiring. I am going to miss him terribly but am so glad he was in my life. My love and prayers to his family. I hope to someday tell Allison how truly good a man her father was.

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. May you have some comfort knowing that you and Allison now have Dave as your guardian angel. May God bless you. Love, Matthew and Mary (Altwies) Stokes

Richelle and family,  
May God help you at this time of loss and in days to come. You are in our prayers. May the peace of knowing that Dave is with our Lord comfort you always.
Margaret and Richard Murray

OBITUARY

David A. Stephans Jr.

19 April, 1968 – 31 May, 2012

Wood Funeral Home

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