Paul R. Rader, 80, of Harmony, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital.
Born in New Brighton on August 5, 1941, Paul was the son of the late John Russell and Mary Elizabeth (Aiken) Rader. Paul is survived by his wife, the former Karen Downing whom he married on October 22, 1960. He was a member of St. Peter’s Reformed Church. Along with his sons, Paul owned and operated JJ Kennedy, Inc. in Zelienople. Paul and his wife spent their winters in Melbourne Beach, Florida. He enjoyed collecting classic cars and tractors but mostly Paul enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Besides his wife Karen Rader at home, Paul is survived by his 3 sons, Paul “Rusty” and Monica Rader, Jr. of Ohio Twp., John and Joann Rader of Jackson Twp. and James and Beth Rader of Lancaster Twp., 7 grandchildren, Justin Rader, Jacqueline “Sis” Hill, Joshua Rader, Lucas Rader, Benjamin Rader, Nathan Rader and Morgan Rader, 9 great grandchildren, Landon Hill, Cody Hill, Mason Hill, Kaydence Rader, Laurie Rader, Arabella Rader, Kennedy Rader, Liam Rader and Layla Rader.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Laurie Lynne Rader, a great granddaughter, Scarlett Rader and a sister, Shirley Cahill.
Friends may call at the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Ave., Ellport on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 5 to 7 PM and at the Church on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 AM.
A Memorial Service will be offered for Paul at St. Peter’s Reformed Church, 320 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 11 AM with Pastor Peggy Suhr-Barkley. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions can be made in Paul’s name to the Harmony Fire Dept. Building Fund, 543 Main St., Harmony, PA 16037.
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