Obituaries 
Wade, Duane A.
Duane A. Wade, age 66, of Waterford, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Born in Corry on August 21, 1946, he was one of eight children of the late Phillip and Neva Brown Wade.
Duane grew up in Columbus, PA, attended Corry schools, and after graduating, served in the United States Army from 1964-68 during the Vietnam Era. He was employed by American Sterilizer and retired after 28 years. In his retirement, he drove school bus for Fort LeBoeuf School District and was very well-loved by the students. One of Duane’s passions was Fort LeBoeuf Athletics, and he would always be seen at any Bison sporting event. Duane also enjoyed bowling, golfing, and simply being outdoors with his dogs. He was a member of the American Legion Post 285 in Waterford.
Surviving family includes a son, Todd A. Wade and his fiancee, Lisa Thompson, of Kernersville, NC; his longtime companion, Denise Seymour; son, David Bartlett and wife Tish of Waterford; son, James Wade and wife Mechille of Junction City, Kansas; seven grandchildren– Karen, Michelle, Kameron, Wade, Korin, Garrett, and Kendall; 4 brothers and 3 sisters– Harold Wade, Karen Bagley (Jim), Keith Wade (Sherry), Gary Wade (Bobbie), Phyllis Minnick, Barb Wilshire (Mike), and Carlisle Wade; also, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. and may attend the funeral service there on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the Autism Society of Northwest PA or the Fort LeBoeuf Wrestling Program.
Duane permitted me to hunt on his property for several years. We had many talks together and no finer man was ever made. He would do anything for anybody at any time. I will miss him. My sympathy goes out to all family members.
To Duanes family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Duane! I golfed with Duane for a number of years, and enjoyed talking to him always. He was fun to be around. He will be deeply missed. Brian Waldo
I am sorry to hear that Duane past away. I wish all of your famly the best. What a great guy and he will be missed.
Phyllis, brothers and sisters,
I didn’t personally know Duane, but with our friendship throughout the years with you, I’m sure he was a fine man. Our sincere condolences are with you and Gregg at this time.
Denise, Todd and the Wade Family,
I am so very sorry for your lose. Duane was a great man and a one of a kind. I have so many childhood memories that involved Dad and Duane that I will never forget. Waterford is a lesser place today because Duane is no longer there. He will be sadly missed.
Paul and Darci Mongera and Family
I have such fond memories of Pilgrim Youth Fellowship growing up in the Columbus Church. Duane and his brothers and sisters were a part of those wonderful years. My sincere condolences to Duane’s family,
Our family sends our deepest sympathy to your family. We were very suprised to hear the news, then saddened that our families have not been very good at keeping in touch. I remember that Duane liked to tease, tell a joke, tell a funny story and have a good time. My parents (Leo & Marge Brown) thoroughly enjoyed visits from Duane.
Due to recent surgery , I am unable to attend calling hours or funeral. May our God comfort and sustain you through this time.
Cindy (Brown) and Donald Good and family
Sorry to hear about your loss. Hope everyone is coping with the loss to the best way they can.
Rusty & Fe Brown and family
I wanted to tell the family how sad I was to hear of the death of Duane. I remember when we all went as kids to the Brown Reunion every year with our families. Duane’s grandmother and my great Grandmother, Martha Brown were sisters. How quickly those years have gone by.
Judy(Oesch)Wilkinson