Jack A. Blades, born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, on December 11, 1935, died on August 25, 2023, peacefully at home in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Jack was preceded in death by his parents James and Edna Blades; brother, Paul Blades; and sisters, Janet Stutzman and Ruth Thomas.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathleen Blades; his sons, Steven Blades, Michael Blades, and partner Annie Fritz, and Scott Blades and wife Jamie Parker; and his granddaughter, Alexis Moore.
Jack was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the United States Postal Service. He will be laid to rest in the woods that he loved in Stoystown, Pennsylvania. Please share your condolences with the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
