GRATZ • Larry R. Shade, 58, of Gratz, passed away June 11, 2021, at his home in Gratz. He was born June 22, 1962, in Harrisburg, a son of the late Charles and Dorothy Shade. He was the owner of Penn Valley Printing and Penn Valley Transportation. Larry was a Gratz Borough Council president, Gratz Borough Water Authority, a baseball coach, PIAA umpire, on the Board of the YMCA, member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, the Gratz Fire Co., Lykens Valley Hunting Camp and the Gratz Fair Association. Larry is survived by his two brothers, James (Melanie) Shade, Dale Shade; son, Corey (Amy) Schreffler; and three grandchildren. Celebration of Life was held June 24, 2021, at the Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice in Larry’s name. James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, handled arrangements. To sign the online guest book or to post a picture of Larry, visit reedfh.com Paid by funeral home
