Adrian H. (Deshong) Spade

Adrian H. Spade, 93, of Needmore, PA passed away Monday, May 14th, 2012 at her residence. Adrian was born in Saluvia, PA on March 23, 1919, the daughter of the late Sherman J. and Gilva Maye (Ensley) DeShong.  She was the widow of Veryl M. Spade whom she had been married to for sixty-six years. Mrs. Spade was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Needmore, PA where she was in charge of the music program for seventy plus years, the Ebenezer United Methodist women, was treasurer of the Ebenezer Cemetery Association for twenty-seven years and was the oldest living member of the Sideling Hill Christian Church Ladies Aide in Needmore, PA.  Adrian was a homemaker who loved music and she also gave piano lessons. She is survived by Daughters Phyllis (wife of Dean) Truax of Needmore, PA, Karen (wife of Charles) Mehring of Keymar, MD, Patty (wife of John) Keefer of Needmore, PA, Sons Coy (husband of Dorothy) Spade of Needmore, PA, James (husband of Dee Ann) Spade of Needmore, PA, Grandchildren Lori, Deanna, Jill, Leslie, Amy, Sarah and Jamie, Great Grandchildren Bethany, Matthew, Christopher, Conrad, Caitlin, Noah, Avery and Arlen.  Preceded in death by daughter Betty Lou Fischer and step-brother Milford Hann. Religious Service at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Needmore, PA, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 17th, 2012  with Pastor William Bair, Pastor Dale Glading and Pastor William Swope officiating. Interment at Ebenezer United Methodist Cemetery, Needmore, PA. There will be visitation on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 from 2 to 8 P.M. at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.  There will also be visitation one hour before the service on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Church & Cemetery Association, in care of Dorothy Spade, 796 Black Bear Road, Needmore, PA 17238. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.