1961
Joseph
2017
Joseph Patrick Ward
January 30, 1961 — September 19, 2017
Joseph Patrick Ward, 56, of Drums died Tuesday, September 19, 2017.
Born January 30, 1961 in Levittown he was a son of Marjorie Ann Finn Ward of Drums and the late Thomas Michael Ward.
A graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, Joe had a long career as an owner-operator long distance truck driver. He was presently employed in trucking in the northern gas field territories.
Joe will be greatly missed by his mother, Marjorie; his children, Allan, Joseph, Matthew, Amy Jo, Christopher, Collin and Caitlyn; six grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Thomas Ward, Mary Collette Miller, Raymond Ward, Patrick Ward, Shawn Ward and Kathleen Williams; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Celebration of Joe’s Life will begin Friday with visitation from 5 to 8 PM at McLaughlin’s, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre and continue there on Saturday with gathering at 8:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM in the Church of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will be in Saint Mary’s Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Joe’s family at www.celebratehislife.com
Born January 30, 1961 in Levittown he was a son of Marjorie Ann Finn Ward of Drums and the late Thomas Michael Ward.
A graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, Joe had a long career as an owner-operator long distance truck driver. He was presently employed in trucking in the northern gas field territories.
Joe will be greatly missed by his mother, Marjorie; his children, Allan, Joseph, Matthew, Amy Jo, Christopher, Collin and Caitlyn; six grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Thomas Ward, Mary Collette Miller, Raymond Ward, Patrick Ward, Shawn Ward and Kathleen Williams; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Celebration of Joe’s Life will begin Friday with visitation from 5 to 8 PM at McLaughlin’s, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre and continue there on Saturday with gathering at 8:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM in the Church of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will be in Saint Mary’s Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Joe’s family at www.celebratehislife.com
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Visitation
Friday, September 22, 2017
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
McLaughlin's
Celebration of Life
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Starts at 8:30 am (Eastern time)
McLaughlin's
Funeral Mass
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Starts at 9:30 am (Eastern time)
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