Brian L. Shedden

Age 40, of Gillett, PA died August 14, 2007 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.Brian was born October 8, 1966 to parents, Ronald and Barbra (Cherkis) Shedden.He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Shannon (Brudnik) Shedden; daughters, Lindsey and Kylee; son, Mason all at home; parents, Ronald and Barbra Shedden of Elmira; brother, Terry Shedden (Jayne Rockwell) of Canton; sister, Lisa Shedden of Elmira; father-in-law, Walter Brudnik; brother-in-law, Brian Brudnik; sister-in-law, Cindy (Michael) Becker all of Gillett; Debbie Brown of Wysox; also nieces and nephews Brittany (Alex), Christopher Becker, Kevin & Collin Shedden; aunts and uncles, Glenn & Sandy Smith, Duane & Helen Kay Shedden, Dick & Joan Shedden, John & Pam Cherkis, Harry & Marjorie Scheuffele; special friend, Jeff Lee and special companion, Sadie Mae; many other friends and family. Brian was a loving husband and father, an avid outdoorsman, a number one mechanic, and a NY Giants and Nascar fan. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Thursday, August 16, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with funeral service immediately following the calling hours.Reverend Allen Goss will officiate.Interment in Bradford County Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.Thanks to Hope Lodge, Rochester, NY; staff at Highland Hospital, Strong Memorial, Guthrie Hospice, Vickie & Russ, and Steve & Sally Sterling.In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to CCSD for childrens education fund.A Candle of Remembrance may be left for his family in obituaries at www.olthof.com