Shirley J. Ward

Age 90, passed away March 18, 2023. 

Shirley and her husband of 67 years, Osborne N. Ward were lifelong residents of the area.  He preceded her in 2022.  They were devout members of the Chardon United Methodist Church. She worked for Geauga Hospital as a Medical Secretary, retiring after 20 years of service.  Her greatest passion was cooking and baking.  She believed in providing delicious, well-balanced meals and never disappointed, especially when it came to the “Best Rhubarb Pie” imaginable! But above all else, Shirley will be remembered for her loving nature and devotion to her family. 

She is survived by: her children, Keith Ward of Champion, Carolyn (John) Krejci of Chardon; son-in-law, Bob Soss of Chardon; grandchildren, Randall (Audrea) Ward, Chelsea (Steve) Kalinic, Melissa Soss, Ashley (Oliver) Krejci Herthneck, and David Krejci; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Holden Kalinic; and sisters, Marilyn (Allen) Place and Sharon (Rudy) Waller. 

She is preceded in death by: her husband; parents; daughter, Alicia Soss; sister, Marie White; and brothers, Ron Hand and Bruce Hand.

Private Family Services have been held.

The family has suggested donations to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, at www.nationalmssociety.org or American Heart Association at www.heart.org.        

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.

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