RICHARD L. WARD Born in Cleveland, Ohio March 16, 1948. Passed away October 20, 2018. A graduate of West High in 1966. Richard then served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War. He worked at the East Ohio Gas Co. for 31 ½ years. Richard is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth D. Ward and Dorthy Perin; and Sister Sandra Periandri. He is survived by his five children Lori A. Oncale, Rich Jr. (Amy), Scott (Gina), Jeff (Michelle) and Christy Hunt; grandfather of nine; brother of Ken Ward Jr. (Debbie); uncle and great uncle; lifelong friend of Bill Mains (Janet); friends of many including his “second family” at 3rd Place. Thanks to each and every one. Will miss all of you! A Visitation will be held at CORRIGAN CRACIUN Funeral Home, 14768 Lorain Ave., Cleveland on THURSDAY October 25 from 4-6:40 p.m. with a brief SERVICE at 6:40 P.M. Committal at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Monday at 10 a.m. (meet at Cemetery 9:40 a.m.) Condolences may be sent to: www.CorriganCraciunFuneralHome.com