Mary Ward Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Ward of Poughkeepsie, New York, who passed away on October 24, 2025 at the age of 100. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ward to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Oliva and Catherine Mooney Oliva; her husband Joseph Ward of Mary's Church; her brother Dr. L. Jay Oliva; her daughter-in-law Eileen Ward; and her great grandchild Mason Nicholas Bucher.
She is survived by: her children, Brian Ward (Roberta), Barry Ward (Paula Martinelli), Jaye Anne Mecca (Angelo) and Julie Westergard (Robbie); her grandchildren, Aaron Ward (Natalie), Jeremy Ward (Chara), Chris Ward (Nina), Matt Ward (Tina), Paul Bucher (Kara), Nick Bucher (Katie), Tim Bucher (Amelia), Katie De Angelo (Brian) and Frank Cornell; and her great grandchildren, Sydney, Lincoln Ward, Kalia, Kelsey Ward, Brayden, Leila Ward, Ruby, Hadley Ward, Sophia, Paul Bucher, Emmie Bucher, Oliver Bucher, Jack and Eva DeAngelo.
Memorial donations may be made to Church of the Holy Trinity or a charity of choice.
