Joann Nedra (Russell) Ward Obituary
We bid farewell to Joann Nedra (Russell) Ward of Williston, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 26, 2026 at the age of 84. Joann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann Nedra (Russell) Ward to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur C. Russell and Julia Russell (Applegate); her husband David Ward; her daughter Julie Byersmith; and her siblings, Paul and Diane Russell.
She is survived by: her children, Paul Ward (Cheryl) of Woodville, Michael Ward (Sandy Schydzik) of St. Petersburg and Michaelle Whited of Williston, Ohio; her grandchildren, Cynthia Tipton (Kyle), Diana Ward, Stephanie Byersmith, Amber Ruemmele (Brian), William Whited (Mychelle), Douglas Whited, Christian Ward (Rebekah), Madison Ward and Paul Ward; her great grandchildren, Ashton Ward, Kei Ward, Finn Ward, Tony Whited, Lilly Whited, Rylee Ruemmele, Caden, Chloe, Oaklee and Jensen Tipton; her siblings, Doris Strait, Suzanne Ketron and Arthur Russell; her half-sisters, Debbie Trame, April Rawski and Mary Jane Comber; her stepbrother Russ Glass; and her daughter-in-law Jennifer Marcoaldi.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joann's name to Perrysburg Area Historic Museum Spafford House, 27340 W River Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551, The Wolcott House, [email protected], or Joann's family.
