Birth date: May 14, 1940 Death date: Nov 10, 2025
Mary Louise “Pidge” Ward, 85, of Bellbrook, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Bethany Village on November 10, 2025, surrounded by love and prayer. Born in Cleveland on May 14, 1940, Pidge was the eldest child of Joseph and Wilma La Read Obituary
May memories live long, she was an amazing human being ❤️
-Mary Ryan-Fisher
Pidge was a beautiful member of the St. Francis of Assisi community. We have long admired her courage and her faith and our thankful for how she shared them with us. We will miss her! Our sympathy and prayers, Mike and Marilyn Baumer, St. Francis of Assisi friends.
Mary Louise “Pidge” Ward was one of the nicest and warmest people I have ever known. She had a way of making everyone around her feel welcomed and cared for. My memories of her go back to my days at Ohio Wesleyan during the fall football seasons when she and Jack were in the stands in Delaware cheering us on. I played alongside her son Jim and she treated all of us like we were part of her own family.
Those weekends and our commencement week are some of my greatest memories.
Rest in peace Pidge. You were angelic and truly one of a kind. My heartfelt condolences to Jim and the entire Ward family.
Kevin Connell
Boston, MA
Oh sweet Pidge what a beautiful person you were. You lit up a room wherever you went. I am so blessed to have known you through Patti. Jim I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in heaven 🙏
Not only was Pidge my best friend's sister she was my 5th grade teacher. It was always strange to go to your friend's house and find your teacher in her PJ's. Once in class I raised my hand and said, "Miss Pidge" and not Miss Lally. I wanted to crawl under my desk. She and the class got a laugh out of it, and Pidge had that good ole' Lally laugh.
Pidge was one of my best friends and an angel to me over the years......I loved her and will miss her smile and caring of others, forever. My condolences to Jim and his family and all those who knew and loved her. She is at peace after a difficult illness..... she was so brave.
