William L. Shade

William L. Shade, age 78, of Harborcreek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Altoona, PA on November 28, 1945, son of the late William L. and Betty L. Shade.

Bill was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving two tours in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War as an Intelligence Operations Specialist. He was a highly decorated Staff Sergeant, with distinguished meritorious service, receiving numerous Air Force Commendation Medals and Awards (Oak Leaf Clusters), before receiving an honorable discharge. Bill had been employed by Advantage Tank Lines (Kenan Advantage Group), before his retirement.

Bill leaves his heart with Deborah M. Shade, his surviving wife of 43 years. Also surviving are his sons, Andrew L. Shade (Brandie Allessie) and Alexander W. Shade; daughters, Annette Shade-Accarrino (Jonathan) and Kimberley A. Wisniewski (Raymond); 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel S. Shade; and sister, Kay Lockwood.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Tuesday, February 13th, from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm and are invited to attend a Time of Sharing there on Wednesday, February 14th, at 11:30 am. Interment will follow by procession to Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Erie VA Medical Center, ATTN: Voluntary Office (135) 135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504, 814-868-8661 or www.Erie.VA.gov select "Volunteer or Donate".

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