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Jack Shade Obituary
Born Aug. 19, 1951, in Lykens, he was a son of the late Jack E. Sr. and Janice E. Kissinger Shade.
He was a 1969 graduate of Upper Dauphin High School.
He served in the Army Reserves.
Jack retired from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
He was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.
Jack enjoyed hunting and camping and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney L. Shade.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy L. Rothermel Shade, to whom he was married for 44 years; a daughter, Gwen M. Babski and her husband, Travis, Newport; a son, Ryan E. Shade and his wife, Kendra, Gratz; a grandson, Riley H. Babski, Newport; a granddaughter, Madison B. Shade, Gratz; a brother, Craig S. Shade and his wife, Sandra, Gratz; a sister-in-law, Jane Shade, Marysville; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, with the Rev. Gregory Lindsey officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
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for Jack Shade
Cheryl Lindenmuth
June 22, 2018
Cindy and Family,
So sorry to hear about Jack. Debbie Speraw just told me.
I am a cousin of Jack, and I sat across from you at the luncheon for Marcella Evans.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Fetterolf Lindenmuth
Shirley Miller
June 12, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about Jack. Just learn about it today. I will miss his smile and stories and miss seeing him at the Berrysburg parade.
James Dennis
June 8, 2018
Rest in PEACE my friend
KYLE
June 8, 2018
Thinking of your family! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, this is so sad!
KYLE
June 8, 2018
Thinking of your family! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!
Anita Landis
June 8, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jack's family. Working with Jack was such a pleasure with his sense of humor. His hunting stories and the way he would light up talking about his grandchildren. May God see you through this time of loss.
June 8, 2018
From one Military Veteran to another, Thank You, for your service, sacrifice and dedication to our great nation. May the Lord comfort your loved ones.
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