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Florence Ward Obituary
Florence enjoyed reading, knitting, and going to the Glenwood YMCA. She especially loved being with her grandchildren, attending all their sporting events and other activities.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Ward.
She is survived by her son, Robert J. Ward Jr. of Erie; two daughters, Beverly Walbridge and her husband, Glenn of Erie, Patricia Wojnarowski and her husband, Steven of Erie; her seven grandchildren, Chad and Rachael Ward, Patrick Walbridge (Bethany), Maggie Walbridge, Jenny Veit (Peter), Ryan Wojnarowski (Shannon), and Kaitlin Wojnarowski; and six great-grandchildren, Lily, Cooper, Delaney, Audrey, Kendall, and Sadie.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, on Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. and are invited to a service there on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.
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Mary Lou Zalas Ryfun
September 26, 2016
Bev and Family-My deepest sympathy. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
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Brian Wieczorek
September 6, 2016
I am blessed to have known Florence for such a long time. She was a pleasure to have in my life. Sorry for the loss.
September 5, 2016
Dear Bev and Glenn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. She will be greatly missed. May your family and friends love, help you both through this difficult time.
Joyce and Tom Cross
September 4, 2016
Dear Bev and Patty,
So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. What a wonderful lady she was! You were lucky to have her for as long as you did. She will be sadly missed by all! Sincerely, Marsha and Tom Sonntag
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