Theodore J. 'Teddy' Shane

Theodore J. “Teddy” Shane, 59, of McAdoo, passed away suddenly on Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.

Born in Hazleton, he is the son of Anne (McHugh) Shane, of McAdoo, and the Late Theodore A. Shane.

Teddy was a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1984, and a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo.

He was employed at ITG Cigars, McAdoo, for over 25 years and prior, he was at All-Steel, Hazleton, for many years. He was a longtime union steward for the Teamsters Union. 

Teddy was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was the club President of Millhoppers Sportsmans Club and belonged to several other clubs over the years.

His greatest joy was hunting and fishing with his nephews, his buddies and their children, and his trusty hunting dogs he loved so much.

Teddy will be remembered as a good son and brother, and a loyal friend and uncle. He will be greatly missed by all.

Surviving in addition to his mother are sisters, Patty Shane-DeScipio and husband Joseph, Moscow; and Megan Shane-Mallets and husband Christopher, McAdoo; nephews, Nicholas and Gabriel DeScipio; niece, Olivia DeScipio; and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Barnabas Shayo on Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. in Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

A calling hour will be held Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. in church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Freeland Kennel Club, 258 Stagecoach Rd., Weatherly, PA 18255.

The Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family.

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