Shawn Joseph Metcalf

Shawn J. Metcalf                                   “a devoted father, son, veteran, outdoorsman, and follower of Jesus”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Shawn Joseph Metcalf, 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA, surrounded by his family as he walked into the arms of our loving Savior Jesus Christ.

Born on May 2, 1969 to Joseph and Deborah Metcalf in Wellsboro, PA, Shawn was raised in Clara Township where he graduated from Oswayo Valley High School in 1987. A dedicated individual with a strong work ethic, Shawn applied his skills across various roles over the years. He served the Borough of Shinglehouse for 21 years, as well as holding positions with Eaton and Keystone Tool & Die. He also lent his expertise to plumbing, electrical work, general handiwork, and many other skilled trades. He proudly served his country in the military, stationed at Griffiss Air Force Base from 1988 to 1996, deployed to Diego Garcia in 1990 for Desert Storm, and worked on B-52 Electronic Weapon Systems. He lived a life defined by his Christian faith, service, and fierce love for his family and animals.

A deeply loving father and a devoted man of faith, Shawn found immense peace in nature. He was an avid outdoorsman with a lifelong passion for hunting, fishing, and beekeeping. His dedication to his fellow veterans was unwavering, reflected in his strong advocacy and support for the LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve.

Shawn is survived by his parents, Joseph and Deborah Metcalf; his beloved children, Zachary Thomas (Rebecca Lauren) Metcalf, and Hannah Rose (Jordan Douglas) Swartwout; his grandson, Graham Thomas Swartwout; his brothers, Brian (Julie) Metcalf, and David (Kendra) Metcalf; many loved nieces and nephews; and his loyal service dog, Riley Ann.

Family and friends are invited to come and celebrate Shawn’s life starting at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Faith Bible Church, 8137 Main, Little Genesee, NY. Pastor Jerry Clark will officiate, with an invitation for loved ones to share personal memories. Shawn will be laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.

Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Thursday at the church.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." — 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV)

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Shawn’s may be made to LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve, please visit their website at savaw.org and click donate now or checks may be made out to LEEK Preserve, 494 SR 244 East, Oswayo, PA 16915 or to Little Mahoning Bible Camp, 1051 Alabran Rd, Smicksburg, PA 16256. Donations may be made on their website at lmbible.org/donate or checks may be made out to Little Mahoning Bible Conference.

The family has tenderly entrusted Shawn’s arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, owner and funeral director of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home in Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Shawn, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.