Aaron Cole Deitrich age 26, of 490 S Goodspring Road, Hegins, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on Friday, December 16, 1988, in Sunbury, a son of John R and Sheila L Kahler Deitrich.

He was a 2010 graduate of the Tri-Valley School District attending the Schuylkill IU 29.

He was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins.

He enjoyed looking at car books, playing with key chains, painting and coloring, going out to eat and visiting Pappy and Tee.

Through his 26 years Aaron made the most of every opportunity presented to him, overcame challenges and had a bright outlook on life.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Alverta Deitrich and two aunts Rose and Sharon Deitrich.

He is survived by his parents John and Shelia and maternal grandparents Willard and Joyce Kahler of Dornsife; aunts and uncles, Deb Eisenhart and her husband John, Ty Kahler and his wife Krista, Carol Kukuk and her husband Jack, Patty Deitrich and Harvey Deitrich; as well as three cousins.

Services were held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 W. Main St., Valley View, on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at 11 AM with Rev. Curtis Zemencik and Rev. Warren Egebo officiating.

A viewing was held from 10 to 11 AM on Thursday at the funeral home.

Burial was made in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 55 S. Progress Ave. Harrisburg, PA or to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .