David M. Neushafer

November 25, 2020

David Mervin Neushafer, age 82, of Woodstown passed away on November 25, 2020. Born in Mantua, Dave was a 1956 graduate of Pitman High School and he served his country in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960. For thirty plus years, Dave worked as a mail carrier for the Salem Post Office from which he retired in 1992. He enjoyed collecting antiques, going fishing and following the Philadelphia sports teams. For many years, Dave was an Eagles season ticket holder in the infamous 700 section at Veterans Stadium. But most important, he was a longtime member of and extremely committed to the Sharptown United Methodist Church. Dave worshipped the Lord through the gift of song, whether he was singing in the choir or solo. For years, he would perform "O Holy Night" at the church's Christmas Eve services. After he retired from the post office, he would meet up during the week with his pal, Bill "Pop" Nixon and the two would have coffee and make any necessary repairs to the church. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Beatrice (Beatty Layton) Neushafer; his sons Wray Neushafer of Penns Grove and Dale Neushafer and his wife Dorene of Woolwich Township; his grandchildren Karyn, Bradley, Alex, Evan, Eric, Newton and Nadiya; his great grandchildren Cienna and Andreya; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Blanche, Shirley and Flossy. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Sharptown United Methodist Church, 3 Chapel Street, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098. There will be a visitation in the Wesley Chapel from 10 to 11:30 AM followed by the funeral service in the church auditorium at 12 PM. Interment will be in the church cemetery, including military honors, following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made in David's memory to the Sharptown United Methodist Church, 3 Chapel Street, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098.