Ella Louise Rade of Okmulgee;Oklahoma;formerly of Belle Vernon;died Saturday;Dec.7;1985;at her home. She was 73. Mrs.Rade was born in Belle Vernon;a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Wilson Vitz. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband;Stephen Rade;in 1973;and by four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include a son;Donald M.Rade of Okmulgee;Okla.;a brother;James Vitz of Canoga Park;Calif.;a sister;Mrs.Elmer (Agnes) Moore of Belle Vernon;and two grandchildren. Friends will be received Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Shelby D.Ferguson Funeral Home;700 Broad Ave.;Belle Vernon;where services will be held Thursday;Dec.12;at 11 a.m. with Dr.Donald Schnarr;pastor of the First Baptist Church of Belle Vernon;officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Shelby D.Ferguson;funeral director;is in charge of arrangements.

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