Alice Ward

Alice Ward, 87, of Economy Borough, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was born May 6, 1937, in Beaver, to the late Robert and Isabel Haley.  She was married for 58 years to her dear late husband, Jim (Jay) Ward.  Alice was a resident of Economy Borough for almost 60 years. She worked as a homemaker, and as a secretary at Alcoa, Ambridge School District and Sewickley Hospital, before retiring to travel the United States with her beloved husband.  Alice was an active member of Concord Presbyterian Church for as long as her health allowed.  Alice enjoyed quilting, sewing, cross stitch and other handiwork, along with reading, traveling and watching her Pittsburgh Pirates.

Alice is survived by her sons, Jim (Joan), and Doug (April) Ward; two granddaughters, Molly (Brad) Goedeker and Sarah (Jeff) Arend; and a very special great granddaughter, Charlotte Arend.  Also, to cherish her memory are brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Ruth Ward; nephews, Jason (Carla) Ward and Robert (Amelia) Ward; and their children and grandchildren.  Alice will be missed by her many wonderful friends, neighbors and her church community.

Alice was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Jim; nephew, Adam Ward; brother-in-law, Paul Lotz; and her cherished “big” sister, Janet Lotz.

At Alice’s request, there will be no visitation and service.  In honor of Alice’s memory, the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity in her name.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003.

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