Richard W. Ward Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard W. Ward of Rittman, Ohio, who passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard W. Ward to show support.
As Richard departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Richard. Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Ward and Wilma Ward (Boswell); his wife Kathy; and his brother James Ward. He is survived by: his siblings, Thomas Ward (Amber), Nelson Ward (Doris), Sandy Horner (Bill) and Barb Ward; and his daughter Sharon Ward. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or online at woundedwarriorproject.org.
