Kenneth Karlavage, 61, of Delano, PA, passed away Saturday, October 31st, at his residence.

Ken was born in Trenton, PA on July 19, 1959, a son of the late Eleanor (Reilly) and Edward Karlavage, Sr.

Ken was a graduate of Mahanoy Area class of 1977.

He was a member of St. Richards Church Barnesville.

Ken was Chairman of the Delano Twp Supervisors for seven years, chairman of the Schuylkill county land bank, secretary-treasurer of the executive board of Schuylkill county twp supervisors, Vice President of the Schuylkill county organization of governments, member of the emergency management team of Schuylkill County. Ken was the Republican committee man for Delano Twp.

Ken was an avid car buff. His 1932 Chevy Confederate was his passion.

Ken was employed by Acme Markets for 30 years. Working in various stores in the area until moving to the corporate office in Malvern PA. Ken was also employed by KME after his retirement from ACME.

He was the husband of Kelly (Eichman) Karlavage to whom he was married to for 35 years and was together with for 42 years.

Ken is also survived by a son, Kyle, of Delano; and by a sister, Eileen Karlavage, of Trenton; a niece Michele who was like a sister, of Trenton, Chad Karlavage and Terry Terry Karlavage both of Shenandoah, other nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by a brother Edward Karlavage Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 7th, with Rev. Eric Tolentino & Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friends may call Saturday 8:30 to 10AM at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Burial will be held at Skyview Memorial at the convenience of the family.

Family prefers donations be made to the Delano Township Recreation Committee in care of Kelly Karlavage for benches to be purchased for the Delano Basketball court, which was Ken's latest pet project.