Dorothy M. Shadle

 

Dorothy M. Shadle, 89, of Lavelle, passed away Saturday morning, September 22nd, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Lavelle, February 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late George and Leona Banning Leach. She was a graduate of the former Ashland High School, class of 1947, and was employed for thirty one years as a Sub Clerk with the U.S. Postal Service in the Lavelle Post Office. Dorothy was a kind and loving women. She cared very deeply about her family and the people she served daily at the post office. Her dedication to her church, post office, and friends was unmeasurable. She was the mother of four adoptive children, always taking pride as home maker.
She was a member of the former St. Mauritius Catholic Church, now St. Charles Barromeo Roman Catholic Parish, Ashland.
Preceding her in death were brothers, Harlan and Donald Leach, and sisters, Rose Bogetti and Catherine Flannery.
Survivors
Husband: Forrest Shadle, devoted wife of 68 years
Son: Ted and his wife Penny, Lavelle
Son: Sean Shadle, State College
Daughter: Maria Picarelli, Lewisburg
Daughter: Margaret Fantauzzo, McCleansville, N.C.
Twin Sister: Doris E. Herb, Lavelle
11 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandson, Nieces and Nephews
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service, Tuesday, September 25th, 11 AM, in Christ United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Laura Csellak, pastor of Christ United Lutheran Church, and Rev. Paul Rothermel, Pastor of St. Charles Barromeo Catholic Parish. Interment will be in the Citizen’s Cemetery, Lavelle. A viewing will be held in the church Monday evening, 6 to 8 PM, and Tuesday morning, 9 AM until service. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.
The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.

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