Eric C. Shaud

Eric C. Shaud, 50, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, March 14, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading.

Born in Pottsville, on Nov. 10, 1968, he was a son of Nancy (Frantz) Kaiser, wife of Dave, Orwigsburg, and the late Robert Shaud.

He was the husband of Tanya (Starinsky) Shaud and recently celebrated 26 years of marriage.

He served in the Navy.

Eric was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Class of 1986, and was employed by Carpenter Technology, as a manufacturing supervisor in the Billet Conditioning Department.

Eric was a fun loving and hard working guy and could light up a room. He loved riding his Harley, but he loved his family and friends the most. He was the person to call when you needed help, nothing was too big or too small. He was a gun enthusiast and looked forward to his annual bike trip with the guys. Eric was taken away too soon.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Zachary Shaud, Gordon; a daughter, Madeline Shaud, Pottsville; brothers, Robert Shaud, husband of Debra, New Ringgold, and Shane Shaud, husband of Clair, Schuylkill Haven; a sister, Crystal Brensinger, wife of Darin, Orwigsburg; nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, with Certified Celebrant Rebecca Devlin officiating.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home.