Kenneth Duane Shumaker

Kenneth Duane Shumaker, 65, of Haines City, Florida, (formerly of East Brady & Karns City, PA), beloved husband and father, brother, and uncle, passed away on Friday evening, June 27th, 2025.

Ken was born October 15th, 1959, in Butler, PA, to Duane K. Shumaker & Marie (Sorokes) Shumaker Evankovich.

Ken was the youngest of three children born to the Shumakers. Ken's family would later purchase & operate Shumaker's Bar & Restaurant in Fairview Township in the 1970s.

Ken graduated from Karns City High School in 1978. He would start “Hooooooo!” at athletic events, and, occasionally, in the lunchroom when a plate or tray fell.

Upon graduation, Ken went East to Williamsport PA College to study to be an electrician. Ken helped his Brother & Mother run “Shumaker's”. After his Father's death, Ken took over, then later sold the family business.

On April 29th, 1989, Kenneth D. Shumaker married Molly Eagal at North Street Christian Church, in Butler, PA, with Pastor Robert Huber officiating, & family & friends in attendance.

Ken & Molly returned to the Florida sunshine to begin building their life together. Ken was employed as an engineer for Marriott's Orlando World Center. He loved working at this beautiful vacation resort and met many lifelong friends there.

Ken was also a passionate foodie who could tell you where to find the best Southern barbecue, the best Sicilian pizza, or the best wings in central Florida.

Ken is survived by his wife of 36 years, Molly, his daughter Clarissa, his brother Mike Shumaker & his wife Diana, his niece Amy (Shumaker) & her husband John Fierst, his nephews Christopher Shumaker & August Wenneker, two great-nieces, Lilliana & Alaina Fierst.

Ken is also survived by two Step-Sisters & their husbands; Grace & Larry Henry, and Irene & Jim Gaiser, & their families. Finally, Ken is survived by multitudes of cousins from the Shumaker & Sorokes family lines.

Preceding Ken in death are his elder sister Deborah Shumaker, his father Duane Shumaker, his grandmother Eva Shumaker Wheeler, his mother Marie Shumaker Evankovich, & his step-father, Michael Evankovich.

Funeral services are being handled by Lighthouse Memorials & Cremations of Winter Haven Florida. Ken’s full obituary can be read online at: lighthousememorials.com/obituaries/kenneth-shumaker

A celebration of life for Ken will be held at a later date.