Barbara Ann Ward (nee: Mihalic), age 82, of Chardon, OH, peacefully passed away on August 21, 2022, at Ohman Family Living at Holly Hill. 

Barbara was born on October 31, 1939.  She attended Villa Angela High School and Fenn College.  After paying her own way thru college, she went into teaching.  She was a teacher for many years at St. Mary in Collinwood.  She loved children and took a special interest in those who struggled. 

She was the beloved wife of 36 years to the late Walter Ward.  Walter was a quadriplegic from injuries sustained in the service, but this never stopped them from living a full and adventurous life which included travelling throughout the U.S.  Barb took such great care of Walt. She enjoyed painting, creating jewelry as well as beautiful flower arrangements and wreaths.  Barbara had an enormous heart and was loved by many. She will be greatly missed.

She leaves behind sisters, Pat Pyle and Marge Goss; nephew Jeff (Lindsey) Pyle, nieces Jennifer (Mark) Nieto and Alison (Greg) Heckel; great-nephews, Nick and Branson Pyle, Ty and Zach Nieto, Andrew, Colin and Luke Gillispie; great-niece, Reece Pyle; and dear friend Bob Palame.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Michael Mihalic, sister, Mary Beth Mihalic and brothers-in-law, Tom Pyle and Jim Goss, nephew, Christopher Pyle.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 401 North Street, Chardon, OH 44024. 

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in her memory may be made to Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or a charity or church of your choice.

Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, OH.  Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com