Obituary

With a broken heart and profound sorrow, I announce the passing of my beloved son, Jason Edward Spade, who left us far too soon on Friday, February 6, 2026. His unexpected departure has left a void that words cannot express, and we are heartbroken to say goodbye.

Jason was a loving son who brought great joy into the lives of others, and he loved his family deeply.  Even in his final moments, Jason showed the depth of his caring heart by choosing to donate his organs, giving the gift of life to others. In his passing, he continues to bring hope and healing to families in need, embodying the compassion he lived by every day.

Jason was deeply loved by his family and friends.  In his free time, Jason loved fishing. He had a special affection for feeding the birds, finding joy in their simple presence and the way they brightened his day. He also loved to play video games.

He was the son of the late Edward A. Spade and Cathy D. (Kaufman) Spade.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his aunts and uncles, Larry Kaufman, Linda Rachuba, Bill Kaufman, Joni Piser, John (Kimberly) Kaufman, JoAnn Martin, and Linda (Dave) Droz; his nieces and nephews, Lori (Russell) Collins, Paul (Erin) Guber, Steven (Tetyana) Kaufman, Kristina (Matt) Kaufman, Amy (Ben) Krembs, Stacey Spade, Tom Rachuba, Bill (Amy) Rachuba, Adam (Denise) Kaufman, Ashley (Melissa) Kaufman, Cayla (Ricky) Perrine, David (Jessica) Kaufman, Daniel Kaufman, Amber (Steven) Campbell, Sidney (Kelly) Martin III, Robin (Terry) Holmes, James (Millie) Droz, Michelle (David) Fabricatore, Jennifer (Michael) Queen and Andrew (Laurel) Droz; special cousins Dawna and Jimmy Mike, and his best friends, Lucas Guthrie and JR and Jessica.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Lorraine Kaufman, Floyd and Gladys Spade; his step grandmother, Dorothy Kaufman; three aunts, Leah Guber, Susie Kaufman and Paula Kaufman; four uncles, Buzz Rachuba, Sidney Martin Jr., Marshall (Anne) Spade, and James W. Spade; and two cousins, Sammy Spade and Jared Piser.

Friends and family are invited to join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Jason at the visitation, which will be held at GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC.- 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton PA 15066 on Friday, February 13^th from 2pm-8pm.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 14^th at 10:15 am at Saint Felix Church – Our Lady of the Valley Parish- 450 13^th Street, Freedom PA 15042.  Father Howard Campbell will officiate.

Private Interment will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery.