Mary Jo Ward Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Jo Ward of Newark, New Jersey, who passed away on June 3, 2026. Mary Jo will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Jo Ward to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Ward and Edna Anne Ward (Healy); her brothers, James Ward and Thomas Ward (Gloria); her nephew-in-law George Masseo; and her friend Sister Regis Keane.
She is survived by: her nieces, Colleen Iodice (John), Eileen Masseo, Patricia Ward and Gabrielle Ward; and her cousins, James and Mora. She is also survived by grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, and great- grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sisters of Charity Legacy and Mission Advancement Office, P.O. Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07961, would be appreciated.
