Kenneth Eugene Schlabach, 46, of Spruce Pine, NC, passed away from a hemorrhagic stroke Sunday, January 12, after a week-long battle for his life. His family had the privilege of being beside his bed after the nurses had removed care. His “upgrade” was utterly peaceful, and they worshiped through tears for the gift he was to them, as his great big heart beat more and more slowly, the last bit of life to go.
Kenny was born on December 29, 1978 in Clarksville TN, to Paul & Linda Schlabach. He grew up in Guthrie, KY and Bedford, PA. After graduation, Kenny went on to be a business entrepreneur. In his own words he struggled with a life-long condition known as “business diarrhea”.
Ken’s family and friends will remember his love of life, people, and fun. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and quick-witted humor. He always had a trip or two in his queue.
He is survived by his wife; CarmaLinda (Hofer) Schlabach and 5 children; Nicolas and (fiancée Felicia Stoltzfus), Patrick, Kyra, Christopher, and Jenika.
Kenny’s parents; Paul & Linda (Miller) Schlabach of Bedford, PA and 3 siblings
Nate Schlabach & wife, Rebecca (Yoder) Schlabach of Spruce Pine, NC and their 4 children
Dorcas (Schlabach) Peight & husband, Gabe Peight of Conneaut Lake, PA and their 5 children
Rachel (Schlabach) Steiner & husband, Leon Steiner of Fredericksburg OH and their 6 children
CarmaLinda’s stepdad & mother; Dwight & Susie (Hofer) Strubhar of Lancaster, PA and 5 siblings
Charmaine (Hofer) Chupp & husband, Ryan Chupp of Iowa City, IA and their 3 children
Jadon Hofer & wife, Eunice (Kropf) Hofer of Lancaster PA and their 2 children
Conrad Strubhar & wife, Jessica (Yoder) Strubhar of Mocksville, NC and their 2 children
JoyLynn (Strubhar) Esh & husband, Joseph Esh of Stevens, PA and their 3 children
Clark Strubhar of Lancaster PA
Ken was preceded in death by CarmaLinda’s father, Phillip Hofer
All family and friends are welcome to attend the visitation at the Restoration Church in Woodleaf, NC on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
Friends and family are invited to attend the celebration service on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 10:00 am at Restoration Church in Woodleaf, NC. Livestreaming of the service will be provided by Restoration Church in Woodleaf, NC
Private graveside services and burial will be Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 4:30 pm in the Grassy Creek Memorial Gardens.
Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to the website; www.webbfh.com, selecting Kenny Schlabach’s name and then you may sign his guestbook.
Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Schlabach and is honored to be serving the Schlabach family.
Mr. Schlabach’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing
