Obituary of Paul Richard Ward

Paul Richard (Dick) Ward, 84, of Leona, PA passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness. Dick was born in Troy, PA, on October 22, 1926, to the late James and Bertha (Herda) Ward. He attended Troy High School and, after serving in the Aleutian Islands during WWII, he returned to Troy and was employed many years as a carpenter/mason by Jurusik & Tarby of Elmira, NY. He was an active member of the Leona United Methodist Church. Dick was an avid outdoorsman, sportsman and enjoyed woodworking, stone masonry, and construction activities of all types. He built his home in Leona for his faithful wife of 61 years, Phyllis (Wright), who continues to live there. He is survived by his loving children, Kayla (Jack) Ward of Phoenix, AZ, Kathy (Bill) Cole of Troy, PA, Michael (Tammy) Ward of Pine City, NY, Teresa (Tim) Ripley of Hill City, SD, Lourie (Tom) Mathews of Spirit Lake, IA; Anthony (Amy) Ward of Troy, PA; and John Ackley of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; grandchildren David, Michael, Jason, Eddie, Angie, Kaylene, Andrea, Josh, Alex and Amanda; special grandchildren Joy, Rob and Travis; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings Janet Terry of Canton, PA, Dot Driesbaugh of Troy, PA, sister-in-law Audrey Ward of Armenia Mt., PA; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Max and Janet Morgan, Joan & Lynn Grace and Warren Gustin. In accordance with Dicks wishes, there will be no calling hours or memorial service held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Leona United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Denise Feusner, 900 Porter Road, Troy, PA 16947. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com