Donald Stephen Wadase

Published 6:08 pm Thursday, September 24, 2015

Donald Stephen Wadase
June 16, 1934 – Sept. 22, 2015

Donald Stephen Wadase, age 81, a resident of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Mr. Wadase was born in Cincinnati, OH on June 16, 1934 to the late Stephen Joseph and Isabel Tollonitch Wadase.

Mr. Wadase was married to the former Joann Recklis, who predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine Rongo. Mr. Wadase served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a manager in charge of training national park rangers with the National Park Service. He is survived by his children: Stephen Wadase (Tammy) of San Diego, CA, John Wadase (Elizabeth) of Surprise, AZ, and Kathy Petravich (Charles) of West Palm Beach, FL.

In respect of Mr. Wadase’s wishes, there will be no visitations or memorial services.

You may share a memory with the family and view Mr. Wadase’s memorial by visiting www.hillsidefuneralservice.com. Hillside Funeral Service & Cremations, 4500 Hwy 264 E., Washington, has been given the honor of being entrusted with serving the Wadase family.