Helen I. Buckner, 85, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on June 10, 2021. Helen was born on September 12, 1935 to Ethel Hodde Ward and Joseph Ward in Lima, OH. She loved music and dancing.
Survivors include her children, Ralph "Crick" Zerbe III, Kimberly Hoback, and Jess Zerbe; sisters, Mary Zappardo and Norma Jones; companion, Larry Truex; eight grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by three siblings, Betty Hester, Joe Ward Jr., and Jerry Ward.
