Family/Spouse: DIPAOLA, Tom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tony + WADE, Joyce E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert E. Wade, Sr., 88, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and friends, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on February 22, 1928 in Philipsburg, PA, Robert was the son of the late Herschel and Mary (Myers) Wade. On June 6, 1953, he married the former Donna Jeanne Boyd in Niagara Falls, NY. Donna predeceased him on November 9, 2011. Mr. Wade came to Niagara Falls, NY, in 1942. Robert proudly served in the United States Army Air Forces from March 30, 1946, until his honorable discharge on September 13, 1947. He was employed by the former Stauffer Chemical Corporation. Upon their closing, Mr. Wade then worked for Airco Speer and later for BOC Edwards, in their shipping and receiving department, until he retired in 1993. Robert was a communicant of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls, NY. In his younger years, Mr. Wade liked to bowl and shoot pool. Robert also enjoyed word search puzzles. Mr. Wade is survived by two daughters, Joyce E. (Tony) Rotella and Theresa A. (Michael Belcher) Wade; eight grandchildren, Maryjoyce (Tom) DiPaola, Virgil Rotella, Sarah (Ron) Janese, Glen Bowen, Donna Bowen, Jason Wade, Amber Wade and Alexis Wade; and seven great-grandchildren, Jordynn, Aria, Wyatt, A'Niyah, Glen, III, Christian and Jaisen. Robert is also survived by four siblings, Lois (Irv) Brydges, Josephine (late Jack) Lengen, Alice (Fred) Helton and John (Helga) Wade; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by two sons, Richard 'Rick' Wade and Robert E. 'Rob' (Karen) Wade, Jr.; one sister, Charlotte Wade; and two brothers, Walter (late Mary Louise) Wade and Herschel (late Florence) Wade. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday, November 27th from 2-5 PM in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, in the Town of Niagara, where a funeral service, concluding with military honors, will follow visitation at 5:00 PM, with Niagara Hospice Chaplain, Robert Goodlander officiating. Private interment will be held in Acacia Park Cemetery. Those who wish to honor Robert in the form of a contribution, are asked to consider Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting goodlandercares.com.

Robert married BOYD, Donna Jeanne on 6 Jun 1953 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Donna (daughter of BOYD, John Lawrence and SCHAFER, Esther M) was born on 2 Jun 1933 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA; died on 9 Nov 2011 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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November 9, 2011
Donna Jeanne Wade

Niagara Gazette

TOWN OF NIAGARA — Donna Jeanne (Boyd) Wade, 78, of the Town of Niagara, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on June 2, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Shaffer) Boyd, Sr.



Mrs. Wade attended schools in both Pennsylvania and Niagara Falls, NY. Donna graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On June 6, 1953, she married Robert E. Wade, Sr. in Niagara Falls, NY. For twenty years, Mrs. Wade worked as a secretary for Airco Carbon Corporation, until her retirement in the early 1990's. Donna was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls, NY. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling and paint by number. Above all, Mrs. Wade loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.



In addition to her beloved husband of 58 years, Mrs. Wade is survived by four children, Joyce E. (Tony) Rotella of Rochester, NY, Rick (Jan) Wade of the Town of Niagara, NY, Theresa A. Wade of the Town of Niagara, NY and Robert E. (Karen) Wade, Jr. of Lewiston, NY; eight grandchildren, Maryjoyce (Tom DiPaola) Rotella of Pennsylvania, Virgil Rotella of Rochester, NY, Sarah Bowen of the Town of Niagara, NY, Glen Bowen of the Town of Niagara, NY, Donna Bowen of the Town of Niagara, NY, Jason R. Wade of Niagara Falls, NY, Amber Wade of Lewiston, NY and Alexis Wade of Lewiston, NY; and one great-granddaughter, Jordynn Wade. Donna is also survived by one sister, Joanne (Bob) Johnson of Niagara Falls, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters, John (Jerry of Grand Island, NY) Boyd, Jr., Rosemary (late Paul) Schul, Sandra (Bruno of Grand Island, NY) Moretti and David Boyd.



The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday, November 12th from 3-7 PM in the Chapel of the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007). Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Wednesday, November 16th at 11:00 AM in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.



Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries.

Herschel married MYERS, Mary E about 1919. Mary was born on 16 Dec 1901 in PA; died in Jul 1989 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

John L. Boyd Sr., 73, of 8514
Richmond Ave., a retired international
representative of
the AFL-CIO, died Friday
(Oct.. 15, 1971) in Veterans
Administration Hospital, Buffalo,
after a short illness.
Born in Gastonville, Pa., he
was once a member of the
Springdale, Pa., City Council, a
post in which he served for
seven years, five of them as
president.
He came to this area in 1942
as a CIO representative
assigned to the Gas, Coke and
Chemical Union and retired
eight years ago.
A veteran of World War I,
Mr. Boyd became active in the
trade union movement in 1911.
I^ter, he became involved in
labor politics serving with the
original labor's Non-Partisan
League, the Political Action
Committee and the Committee
on Political Education.
He is survived by his widow,
Esther (Shafer) Boyd; two
sons, John L. and David A.
Boyd; four daughters, Mrs.
Paul (Rosemary) Schul, Mrs.
Robert (Donna) Wade, Mrs.
Robert (Joanne) Johnson, and
Mrs. Bruno (Sandra) Moretti,
all of this city.
Also surviving are a brother,
Joseph Boyd of Mansfield,
Ohio; four sisters, Mrs.
Frederick (Anna) Wahl, Mrs.
Joseph (Mary) Richardson,
Mrs. William (Katherine)
Baser, all of this city, and Mrs.
John (Frances) Almerts of
Hohokus, N.J., and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral services will beheld
at the Otto Redan/. Funeral
Home Monday at 9:30 a.m. and
at Prince of Peace Church at 10
a.m. Burial will he in
Resthaven Cemetery.
Friends may call at the
funeral home today from 7 to 9
p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m.

John married SCHAFER, Esther M about 1922. Esther (daughter of SCHAFER, Charles H and Josephine) was born on 19 Mar 1903 in PA; died in Mar 1982 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]