Paul J. Schload, 97, of Lititz, PA, passed away at home on 3/12 /2015 under the care of hospice. Born in Ephrata, PA, he is survived by his wife, Edna L. Schload. They celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on 4/17/2014. Paul was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. He spent the next 35 years as a photographer, retiring in 1980. He loved the outdoors. He especially liked trout fishing & mushroom hunting. He wrote several articles for outdoor magazines and was a past president of the Lititz Sportsmen's Assoc.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by two children, Kyle (husband of Donna) & Karen; Grandson, Korey (husband of Melissa); and great-grandson, Kyan. He is also survived by a brother, Walter.

Interment will be private. Contributions in Paul's name may be sent to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.