Theodore “Ted” Russel Farwell was fatally injured on August 12, 2023, in the seventh fatal ag accident of the 2023 season. He was 39 years old. Ted was born in Medina, NY and grew up working on a dairy farm, learning to fly, and riding horses. 

 

Visitation for Theodore will be held on August 18, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Stillwater Christian Church, at 39 McMichael Street in Stillwater, PA. A Celebration of Life will follow on August 19, 2023, at 10:30 AM, also at Stillwater Christian Church.

 

Ted is survived by his wife, four children, parents, five siblings, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, contributions for Ted's wife and children may be sent to Stillwater Christian Church, 39 McMichael Street, Stillwater, PA 17878 (Please include: "Farwell Fund" on the memo line of the check.) In addition, a fundraiser will be held for his family at the Full Bull Table and Market in Orangeville, PA on August 19, 2023, from 6:00 to 11:00 AM. 

 

NAAA members and staff offer their sincere condolences to Ted’s family and friends as they mourn his loss. The Farwell family has been a great supporter of this industry through years of volunteering on behalf of NAAA and running the Northeast Agricultural Aviation Association.