Edward L. Wade, 57, of Drumore, died peacefully at home with his wife Martha by his side Monday November 9, 2009. Born in Lancaster, Ed was the son of Edward H. and Priscilla H. (Smuck) Wade of Lancaster.  Ed and Martha have been together since 1994.

A 1970 graduate of Manheim Township High School, Ed was employed as a mechanic by Yellow Freight for 28 years.

Ed was a spiritual person who loved spending time with family and friends who, in turn, loved being with Ed.  He was a motorcycle enthusiast who road raced motorcycles.  Ed enjoyed  surfing, boating, and loved to travel.  Ed was also a member of the Teamsters Local Union #771 Lancaster.

In addition to his wife and parents, Ed is survived by his son, 2 ^nd Lt Bradford W. Wade, USAF, North Padre Island, TX, step-daughter, Tegan Y. Armstrong of Lancaster, step-grandchildren, Evan Z. and Eden B. Armstrong, brother, Joseph H. Wade, husband of Caryl of Willow Street, and sisters, Barbara A. Boll, companion of Steve Smucker, of Bowmansville, and Patti L., wife of Bill Gregario of Gap.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 2 PM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ed's memory may be made to Save the Bay, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.  To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.