Edward D. Ward Sr.

Edward D. Ward, Sr., 65, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following a long illness. Born February 19, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Ralph Adolf and Alice Louise (Osborne) Ward.

Edward was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He spent most of his career as a salesman and also worked for Abbott Labs. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, outdoor activities and sports, especially baseball, following the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians. Edward had a very outgoing personality and enjoyed the company of family and friends but his greatest enjoyment was helping to take care of his grandchildren.

He is survived by Annamarie Ward; his son, Edward D. Ward, Jr. of Mansfield; his grandchildren, Brooklyn Ward, Anna Ward and Michael Ward, all of Mansfield; two brothers, Gary (Betty) Ward of Federalsburg, MD, and Ralph Daniel (Karen) Ward of South Boston, VA; two sisters, Patricia (Dennis) Armstrong of Baltimore, MD, and Cathy (Don) Brady of Hanover, PA; a sister-in-law, Vicki Ward of Baltimore, MD; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Keith A. Ward; and his grandparents, William and Ollie (McGraw) Osborne and Clarence and Annie (Pennington) Ward.

There will be no services at this time. Burial will be in Mansfield Memorial Park at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family of Edward D. Ward, Sr.