Sharon A. Wade

Sharon A. Wade, age 59 of Painesville Twp, formerly of Wickliffe, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 18, 1964 in Cleveland, OH. Sharon was diagnosed at 20 years old with medulloblastoma brain cancer; she received life-saving treatment from the late renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Robert J. White, at Cleveland MetroHealth in 1985. Against odds and a years-long recovery, Sharon was able to raise her daughter as a single parent, complete her college degree and establish her career. The exceptional care provided by her neurological team of physicians over four decades allowed Sharon to overcome many challenges to her health throughout the years. Sharon graduated from Villa Angela Academy in 1982 and embarked on a Business Finance degree, graduating from Lake Erie College magna cum laude in 1990. She served as manager of PACO Federal Credit Union at Parker Hannifin for twenty-five years until health issues necessitated her retirement. Sharon was a lifelong devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Wickliffe, serving on their festival committee as well as St. Vincent de Paul Society for over twenty years. She cherished the friendships she made through OLMC. In recent years, Sharon lived for a time at Danbury Assisted Living in Mentor, where she and her family formed lasting relationships with many residents and staff. Survivors include Sharon’s beloved daughter Lisa Wade and son-in-law Michael Shaw; loving mother and caregiver Judy Wade; sisters Therese DeLucia (Mike), Denise Polak (Bo), and Maureen Wade; dearly loved nieces and nephews: Michael DeLucia, III (Mary Catherine), Rachel DeLucia, Regina DeLucia, Anna Polak, Raymond Polak, and Catherine Polak; many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved father, Jeffrey A. Wade. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to home health caregivers Abby, Lauren, Kari, Hannah, Jillian and Ava; as well as Traditions Hospice nurses Tanasha, Monica, Sherry, Leigh Ann, Alisa and Mckenzie. The incredible care you each gave Sharon will never be forgotten. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord Twp., OH 44060. Please meet at church. Interment will be in Mentor Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Birthright Lake, Inc; online at www.birthrightlake.org/donate-now.html or to the St. Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of Mt Carmel, 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH 44092; are appreciated. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Sharon A. Wade

August 18, 1964 - June 29, 2024