Ranshaw - Patrick Richard Madden, 57, of 446 Main Street, Ranshaw, passed away on Feb. 27, 2020, at the Geisinger Shamokin Area Hospital and he will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He donated his corneas to Gift of Life to help those who cannot see.

He was born June 10, 1962, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., a son of the late Patrick William and Sylvia T. (Metrocavage) Madden.

Patrick graduated from Shamokin Area High School in 1980 and attended Juniata College.

He worked installing communications systems for Sears and other companies.

He loved music, collecting albums, electronic equipment, and speakers, and attended many concerts over the years. He enjoyed working on motor vehicles. Patrick was thought of as a mentor to some of his dearest friends and family.

Patrick is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Carl Spudes of Sunbury; two nephews, Nigel Spudes and Ian Spudes; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends.

A memorial celebration will be held at 7 p.m. today with Pastor Beverly Petrovich, officiating, in the Farrow-C.J. Lucas Funeral and Cremation Service, 240 W. Chestnut St., Shamokin, Lori Ann Campbell, Supervisor. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Please dress as he would have liked to see you, (Tie-dye accepted).

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 6, at Our Lady of Hope Church, 832 W. Chestnut St., Coal Township, with Father Steven Frenier, as celebrant.

Burial will be held following the Mass in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shamokin Area School District and write in the memo section 'backpack program', 2000 State St., Shamokin, PA, 17872. This program helps feed needy children on weekends.

To send condolences to the family, please visit www.farrowfh.com

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