Kenneth R. Shrader

Ken Shrader

Ken Shrader, 83, of Beaver Falls , passed away peacefully Monday, October 10, 2011 , in his home surrounded by his family.

Born May 29, 1928 , in Independence , WV , he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Ball) Shrader. Ken was retired from Townsend/Textron where he worked in the quality control department and was a member of the New Brighton United Methodist Church . He was a member of Union Lodge No. 259, New Brighton , and was currently a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of  New Castle. He was also a member of the New Brighton Eagles and American Legion, Post No. 19.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death two brothers, William and James, and a nephew, James "Jimmy".

Surviving are his loving wife of 63 years, Betty (Tichnell) Shrader, whom he married March 23, 1949; two daughters and a son-in-law; Carol and Jim Dorwarth, Sarasota, FL; Deborah Rogers, Fort Collins, CO; five grandchildren and their spouses, Janyce and Jeff Duncan, Lisa and Michael Bender, Kenneth and Shauna Dorwarth, Johanna Lengyel, and Thaddeus "T.J." Lengyel; one nephew, William Shrader, and five great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Friday, October 14, 2011 , from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. in the New Brighton United Methodist Church , 1033 6th Ave , New Brighton , PA15066. Pastor Rita Platt-Anderson, officiating.

Private interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville , PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in his name, to Union Lodge No. 259 F&AM, 307 8th Street , New Brighton , PA 15066 .

Arrangements by J&J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME, 1612 Third Ave., New Brighton, www.jjsprattfh.com .