Jason Edward Spade, 54, passed away on February 6th, 2026. He was born on October 18th, 1971, the son of Cathy D. (Kaufman) Spade and the late Edward A. 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; as well as 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; along with his 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 and 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.
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.
Friends and family are invited to join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Jason at the visitation, which will be held on Friday, February 13th from 2-8 p.m. at GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC.- 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of his arrangements.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 14th at 10:15 a.m. at Saint Felix Catholic Church, 450 13th Street, Freedom PA 15042. Father Howard Campbell will officiate.
Private Interment will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery, 1101 9th Street Extension, Freedom.