Edward Wade Cochran

Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | November 11, 2016

(Barnes) Cochran. Wade was a Penn State University graduate, earning his Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He went on to be employed with various engineering companies, including Raytheon, an international aerospace and defense company, where he proudly worked on the Patriot Missile. In his later years, he worked as an electrical engineer with Union Switch & Signal. He was a long-time member of the First Evangelical Free Church of McKeesport. Wade was an avid Penn State Nittany Lions fan and enjoyed watching all Pittsburgh sports teams. His greatest passion was photography, mainly capturing remarkable photos of birds and all aspects of nature’s beauty. Wade is survived by his sister, Janet (Michael) Bush of New Hartford, CT; nieces and nephews, Charlotte (Steven), Richard and Courtney (Matthew); aunts, Arlene (Tom) Barnes of McKeesport, Ann (David) Barnes of Homer, NY, Joan (the late Wayne) Cochran of McKeesport and Doris (the late Robert) Barnes of West Mifflin; many loving cousins and friends. He was also preceded in death by his cherished Bedlington terrier, Lucas. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory, 2703 O'Neil Blvd., McKeesport PA on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00am Monday, at the First Evangelical Free Church. Pastor Kirk Albrecht will officiate. Inurnment will be private at Lebanon Church Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Wade’s memory are suggested to the National Aviary, 700 Arch St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Originally published November 11, 2016.

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