Lucy Ann Wade

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lucy Ann Wade, 83, of Tiffin, with her family by her side. She died at 2:54 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at The Willows at Tiffin.

Lucy was born December 18, 1941, in Tiffin, to Leonard and Vita (Fortunato) Perna. She married Joseph R. Hunter June 14, 1958, and he died in 1990. She then married Barry E. Wade on September 5, 1992, and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2022.

Survivors include four sons Daniel R. (Sandie) Hunter, of Issaquah, Washington, Steven L. (Lori) Hunter, of Brooklyn, Michigan and Joseph R. (Maureen) Hunter of Sandusky, Scott (Shelly) Wade of Canal Winchester; four daughters, Ann M.(Tim) Ott, Karen L. Hunter of Tiffin, Christina E. Hunter of Findlay, and Teresa Wade of Tiffin;15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Mike (Shirley) Perna of Michigan, Frank (Melinda) Perna, and Lenny (Paula) Perna, both of Tiffin; four sisters, Mary Reid of Tiffin, Jeanie (Larry) Adelsperger, Margie Hodges, and Dolores (Mike) Herbert all of Tiffin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands, a son, Terry Hunter, and his wife Denise, a grandson, Nicholas Hunter, three sisters, Carmie Fabrizio, Natty Kistler, and Connie Corrado; and two brothers, John Perna and Joe Perna.

Lucy was the embodiment of hard work, loyalty, and devotion. She spent every moment of her life putting her family first, sacrificing and loving with every ounce of her being. Even in her final days, she fought with dignity and strength, determined to make each day count.

Lucy enjoyed taking care of everyone who needed it, especially her family. She absolutely loved any dog that she came across and would welcome them in her home for any amount of time. She was happiest when all her family gathered with her, or going to the casino.

She was a homemaker until her children were raised, then she worked at St. Francis Home and Foodtown. She also owned and operated Breaktime Plaza and Countyline Store with her first husband, Joe.

Lucy was deeply loved by all who knew her, and she will be dearly missed. The family would like to thank the staff at The Willows for their loving and compassionate care of Lucy throughout her stay.

Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10-11:30 a.m. at TRAUNERO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883. (419) 447-3113. The rosary will be recited 30 minutes prior to the Mass at church.
The Funeral Mass will follow at 12 noon at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin. Rev. Matthew Rader will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to F.A.C.T. or to the Carmie Fabrizio Scholarship Fund.

To get directions, send condolences to the family, order out-of-town flowers, or to view the Celebration of Life Video, go to: www.traunerofuneralhome.com