OBITUARY

Ronald H. Lache died Monday in his home in Springfield, Pennsylvania, at the age of 73, from lung cancer.
His wife, the former Delores Carney, died March 7 of this year.
Lache was a retired Lt. Col. in the United States Air Force.
Services will begin at 2p.m., on Friday at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery-Graveside, Springfield, PA.
Friends may visit the family on Wednesday at Parker Funeral Services on 606 Washington Ave, beginning at 7p.m.
Born Nov. 3, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, to Harry and Thelma Curry Lache, Ronald Lache was a member of the Newman Center and the Rock Bridge Lions Club.
While in the service he was referred to as the Big Brother and was known for the care he gave his men and the strict respect he gave to women and children, his oldest friend, John Gary, said.
"Nobody can remember him ever raising his voice, but he always commanded awe." A proud Cynthia Lache said. “Ronald was an amazing man. He always took care of me and never complained. He was a wonderful father and will be missed by all that knew him." Thelma Curry Lache said.
Lache is survived by his mother, Thelma Lache of Springfield; his son, Ronald Lache of Springfield; three daughters -- Barbara Ann peck of Dayton, Ohio, Patrice Luis Wylie of Indianapolis, Ind., Cynthia Lache of San Mateo, Calif.; One granddaughter, Jennifer C. Peck, Springfield.