GRATZ • Ronald L Schadel, age 78, of Gratz, died April 6. He was born March 18, 1941, in Fearnot, a son of the late Lee and Mae Snyder Schadel. He was a graduate of Tri Valley High School, Class of 1960. He completed training at Cumberland Valley Technical School, working with HVAC, and retired as a plumber/pipefitter with McClure Co., Local No. 520. He was a member of Spruce Spring Hunting Camp, Erdman Sportsman Association, Gratz Diamond Jubilee, and Gratz VFW No. 2385. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Herb. He is survived by daughter, Holly of Millersburg; son, Kevin L. Schadel of Albuquerque, N.M.; a grandson, a great-grandchild; three brothers, Glenn of Halifax, Bruce of Sacramento and Rick of Erdman; and companion, Cindy Phillips of Elizabethville. Services were held at Klinger’s Church, Erdman, April 13. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the church. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at buffingtonreed.com