Barbara Ward Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Ward of Vermilion, Ohio, born in Lorain, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 96, on September 2, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Donald Francis Ward; her daughters, Colleen Curtis and Kathleen Lee; her siblings, Leslie Ellis, Joyce Supers and Marilyn Leadbetter; and her parents, Walter Ellis and Lydia Ellis (McCalla).
She is survived by: her children, Christine Mace (Don) of Meridian, Idaho, Dawn Fundak (Jim) of Vermilion, Ohio, Patrick Ward (Lisa) of Gig Harbor, Washington, Cynthia Jorde (Dennis) of Amherst, Maureen Arnett (Greg) of Myrtle Beach, John Nilsa and Michael Ward (Avivia) of Vermilion, Ohio.; and her siblings, Harold Ellis of South Amherst, Geraldine McClary of Tucson and Lorna Ellis of Pasadena, Texas.. She is also survived by many grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to SouthernCare Hospice 9501 US Hwy 250 N Ste 2, Milan, OH 44846 or St. Mary Catholic Parish Building Fund, 731 Exchange St., Vermilion OH 44089.
