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Kay R. Ward

December 31, 1934 ~ March 16, 2025

Born in: Titusville, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Franklin, Pennsylvania

Kay R. Ward, 90, of Franklin passed away at the Oil City Healthcare and Rehab Center on March 16, 2025.

Born on December 31 1934, in Titusville, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Gegogeine) Ross.

On July 24, 1954, she married the love of her life, Harold Ward, Jr. and he preceded her in death in 1995.

She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School and was a manager for 24 years for Time Warner Cable and enjoyed traveling for her work.

She was a dedicated and faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church where she was very active and helped wherever she could. She was a member of the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department’s ladies auxiliary and was a 3 time president, was on the school board for Valley Grove School District and helped start the Valley Grove High School Booster Club.  She enjoyed playing cards so much that she belonged to five different card clubs.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Kim Bresenhan and her husband, George, of Hermitage, Kip Ruhl and her husband, William, of Ft. Worth, TX, Kyle Ward and his wife, Lisa, of Franklin, and Kasey Latshaw and her fiancée, Steve Bell, of Franklin; her grandchildren Brianne Perry and her husband, Edward, Tiffany Ruhl, Josh Ward and his wife, Lauren, Ryan Ward and his wife, Kaitlyn, Ross Ward, Allyson McNellie and her husband, Michael, Alexa Maxwell and her husband, Faxon, and Richard Bresenhan and his wife, Melanie; and her 8 great-grandchildren,

In addition to her parents and her husband, Kay was preceded in death by her sister Charlene Swartzfager.

Guests are invited to the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Thursday, March 20th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 949 Liberty Street, Franklin on Friday, March 21st at 11 am with Father James Campbell as celebrant.

Kay will be laid to rest with her husband at St. Patrick Cemetery, Franklin.

Memorial contributions can be made in Kay’s name to the charity of your choice.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Kay’s Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com

Services

Visitation: Thursday, March 20, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
1315 Chestnut Street
Franklin, PA 16323


Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, March 21, 2025 11:00 am

St. Patrick Catholic Church
949 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323


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  1. I remember meeting Kay & Had as they opened their hearts and their home to me. Kay was smart, fun and never let me get away with anything. She loved me big and laughed often. Her family is dear to me and I will never forget her many home cooked meals and warm hospitality. I will miss her dearly.
    I am praying for the family.

  2. Such fond memories of being at your house when I was little. I remember thinking it was so cool that I was allowed to go get a comic book from the store to sit at the kitchen table to look at!
    I also remember feeling your parents loved me, but at the same time would discipline me right along side you kids.
    Your mom was a wonderful woman who I was lucky to have in my life! Thoughts and prayers to each of you during these difficult days.

  3. She was such a beautiful lady and loved her kind words. I loved her advice, her hugs and the love she showed to all of us. May her and her husband reunite in Gods house and watch over all of you!
    With love and kindness🙏❣️

  4. Please accept my condolences.
    Kay welcomed me to St. Patrick Church by letting me serve on her funeral dinner committee.
    I remember attending the Open House for her 80th birthday! Great celebration.

  5. Family and Friends of Kay R. Ward,

    May God comfort and support you in the time of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

    “Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14: 1 -3

    May God Bless and Keep You,

    Lou, Susan and Bethany Slautterback

  6. Kay ws like a second Mother to most of the kids in Rocky Grove. My friend <Jack and I painted the inside of thier home when they bought the store. She and Had would always look out for us. I remember after basketball practice we would stop at the store for a cold soda…….No your not aloud to have it…she would say….your in training and Pepsi is not good for you. the world is a sadder place now that she is gone. I will always think of her as Mom.

  7. We would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. When I think about Kay, it seems like I’ve known her my entire life… I can close my eyes and see her working at the store when I stopped after school, attending school events, working in the kitchen at the fire hall, going to church, and playing cards at my mother’s card club. I always enjoyed talking with her whenever I would see her around town, and I know from these conversations how much she loved and adored her family.
    Kay had an incredible work ethic and was always kind, caring, thoughtful, and friendly. Through her work, her involvement with the church, and her volunteer activities, Kay crossed paths with many people. She had a giving spirit and was always willing to help and serve others. Others looked to her for leadership because they knew she would “get the job done.” She touched many people’s lives and worked tirelessly to make Rocky Grove a better place. Your mother truly made a difference and will never be forgotten ~ she will always be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
    Although her passing will leave a void in your lives that will never be filled, we sincerely hope your happy memories will bring you a small measure of comfort and peace. Please know that our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy are with you now and in the difficult days that lie ahead.
    Keith and Rosalyn (Walker) Miller

  8. Our sincere sympathy to you dear Kim & George. May your memories sustain you during this most difficult time. Prayers for you and your family that our Dear Lord will comfort you all!
    Bob & Carolyn Janosko

  9. Kay was so very kind to my family. When my daughter was home not feeling well carrying her first child, Kay would come and take her to daily mass. This was so very kind and meaningful. She also would bring soup to Chris when I was out of town visiting grandchildren. And she raised a wonderful daughter, which is my dear friend Kim. Prayers for all the family. Loved her.

  10. Kim, Kip, Kyle and Kasey, My earliest memory or your mother is of her working at the store when we stopped on our way home from school. As a newlywed she was my neighbor. We became good friends when both Steve and I became active members at the fire department. Later in life we were lucky to get to know the four of you as adults. You were blessed to be able to grow up with wonderful, fun, loving parents. I will keep you in my prayers.

  11. What a sweet, sweet lady. So loving to everyone. I’m glad to have known her. So sorry for your loss, she was really special.

  12. Sending my deepest sympathy to all of Kay’s family. I am one of her many card playing friends. Kay was one special lady. What beautiful memories she has left behind.

  13. So very sorry about the passing of your mom. She was a very special lady and she will be missed by so many people. Prayers for your family. Bud and Julia Huff


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