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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.

Donna married WADE, Robert Eugene on 6 Jun 1953 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of WADE, Herschel and MYERS, Mary E) was born on 22 Feb 1928 in Philipsburg, Centre County, PA; died on 22 Nov 2016 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROTELLA, Tony. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Richard L. "Rick" Wade, 60, of Wheatfield, NY, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, from injuries sustained in an industrial accident. Born on June 17, 1955 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Robert E. Wade, Sr. of the Town of Niagara, NY and the late Donna Jeanne (Boyd) Wade.

Rick was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area. He attended local schools and graduated from the former LaSalle High School in 1974. Rick was the owner and operator of the former Rick's Mr. Pizzeria in Niagara Falls, NY and was also employed by Carborundum. Most recently, he worked for Tonawanda Coke Corporation, where he was affectionately known by his co-workers as "Shorty". Rick was an avid Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees fan.

In addition to his father, Rick is survived by two sisters, Joyce E. (Tony) Rotella and Theresa A. Wade; one brother, Robert E. (Karen) Wade, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Maryjoyce, Virg, Sarah, Glen, Donna, Jason, Amber and Alexis; seven great-nieces and nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his former spouse, Renee (Balassone) Wade; his longtime companion, Jan Lemon; three step-children, Lisa (Nick) Lane, Yavonne (Donald) Packey and Steven (Valerie) Grabowski; four step-grandchildren, Shane, Derek, Steven and Shanna and his furry baby, Cody.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 9th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service will follow visitation at 12:00 noon with Deacon Gary Terrana officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the SPCA of Niagara, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Please visit www.ottoredanz.com to leave a personal message for the family.

Family/Spouse: Jan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BALASSONE, Renee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BELCHER, Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert E. "Rob" Wade, Jr., 49, of Lewiston, NY, peacefully passed from this
life from complications with surgery, while surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 21, 1967 in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of Robert E. Wade,
Sr. of the Town of Niagara and the late Donna Jeanne (Boyd) Wade. On May
14, 1994, he married the former Karen L. Woika.

In addition to his father and wife of over twenty-two years, Rob leaves
behind his children, Jason, Amber and Alexis Wade; one grandchild, Jordynn
Wade; two sisters, Joyce E. (Tony) Rotella and Theresa A. Wade;
sister-in-laws, Sue (Jack) Braham and Bernadette Ford; his furry daughter,
Sasha and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his mother, Rob was
predeceased by his brother, Richard L. "Rick" Wade.

Rob graduated from LaSalle High School in 1985 and also attended Niagara
County Community College. For over 27 years, he was employed as a
Mechanical Assembler for Edwards Vacuum, where he worked until his passing.
Rob was an avid Washington Redskins fan and bowler. In 2005, he bowled a
perfect game (300).

Visitation will be on Friday, June 3rd from 4-8 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO
REDANZ FUNERAL HOME in the Town of Niagara, where a funeral service will
follow visitation at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
memorial offerings be made in Rob's name to the American Heart Association.
Please visit www.ottoredanz.com to view his obituary, light a candle and
leave a note of condolence

Robert married WOIKA, Karen L on 14 May 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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