Jeffrey W. Shepherd Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jeffrey W. Shepherd of Verona, Pennsylvania, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 10, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Jeffrey farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Jeffrey is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Warner Shepherd and Eileen Shepherd (Welsh); and his sister Cynthia Vikara (Shepherd). He is survived by: his siblings, Grant T. Shepherd (Anne), Karen E. Shepherd, Edward S. Shepherd (Renee), Maura K. Scott (Richard) and Kevin J. Shepherd (Kristine); and his brother-in-law George J. Vikara. He is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews, 4 great-nieces and a great-nephew.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cremation and Alternative Services, Inc. (421 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, June 17th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph's (2000 O'Block Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239).
In lieu of flowers, Jeff requested that donations be made in his memory to help support burn victims being treated at UPMC Mercy Burn Unit Development, 1400 Locust Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or to Vitalant Foundation in the form of either a blood donation or a monetary donation at https://vitalantfoundation.networkforgood.com.
