David Wilson Slifer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Wilson Slifer (Rochester, New York), who passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though David may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his wife Diane Slifer (Osterman); his parents, Shannon W. Slifer and Edith Slifer (Kuhn); and his brothers, Richard P. Slifer and Shannon Charles "Charlie" Slifer.
He is survived by: his daughter Dawn R. Allen; his grandchildren, Brett of Jessica and Abigail "Abbey"; his sister-in-law Pat Terzo; and his son-in-law Andrew Sternklar.
Contributions may be made to: Batavia VA Medical Center.
