Ward, Cecilia

(Pokorny) "Omi"

Henrietta: Born in Hungary on September 22, 1936, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2014. She is predeceased by her father, Karl Pokorny; mother, Stefani Pokorny; husbands, John Lakatos, & David Ward; brother, Karl Pokorny; and sister, Herta Pokorny. Survived by her children, Cecilia (Keith) Gordon-Smith, John (Mary) Ward, David (Sarah) Ward, siblings: Joseph (Ann) Pokorny, Helga Sciolino; grandchildren, Jeromy, Connor, Hayley, Kiera. Her "Boys" that she has cared for and lived with her for many years, Glenn, Sean, Clayton, Allen and many dear friends.

Family and friends are invited to call at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. (3325 Winton Rd. So.) on SUNDAY (10/5/14) from 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on MONDAY (10/6/14) at 10:00 AM in St. Marianne Cope Parish (Good Shepherd Church - 3318 East Henrietta Road). In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Finger Lakes DDSO, 620 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14620 in her memory. For directions, to submit a photo or to leave an email message of condolence please visit: www.miller1889.com

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Oct. 4, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Cecilia Ward

12 Entries

Judy Torres

September 28, 2020

Can't believe its been 6 years since you left. After your departure it didn't feel the same at
Good Shepherd. I missed seeing you and the boys.
I know you are one of God's Special Angel in Heaven.
I will never forget your beautiful smile and kindness.
Continue to Sleep in Peace Cecilia.
Gone, but never forgotten.

October 11, 2014

Our condolences to the Ward family. Sorry to be so late but we just found out about Celia's passing. Bob & Betty Lou Hope

Daniel Wagner

October 6, 2014

We have been neighbors since we moved in to our house in 1992 when my middle daughter was born. We had many times when we went swimming in her built in pool. She always treated us like family. She always treated my kids like they were her grandchildren. We went to the same church and saw her and the boys many times over the years.
We are very sorry to hear of her passing and she will be sadly missed.

From the Wagner Family

Melanie & Rosa Morris

October 6, 2014

Dear Ward Family,

Ceal was a fixture on Golden Rod Lane. She had the best holiday decorations for decades. No one could come close to imitating that life size Santa Clause and reindeer that protruded from over the doorway.

Her yard was always well manicured. Never a strand of grass out of place. Colorful flowers were planted each year.

But what stands out most is her willingness to help others. She opened up her beautiful home to those in need, gave them a sense of purpose and offered them a regular life, regardless of their background. She did not treat anyone different. And she was GOOD at this.

May you fine comfort in knowing that Ceal's work on earth is done and she's resting in paradise. She will be missed in the neighborhood.

Judy Torres

October 5, 2014

I've known you for so many Years and You were alway a true loving angel! I will miss your sweet smile & kind words. Thanks for always being so nice with me, my kids, & grandkids. R. I. P. with the Lord. Gone but never forgotten!! ??

Heidi Donaldson

October 5, 2014

Aunt Ceal,
You will be greatly missed.
Alot of my greatest childhood memories happened with you and at your house.I remember being 7 years old and in the morning getting dropped off there because my dad had to go to work. Jeromy would get up in the morning and run down the stairs and you would make us breakfast and say my 2 little stinky lays.
I remember as a kid me and Jeromy went to Guardian Angels school. Both my mom and dad worked alot of hours and at school in 2nd grade my class had a little concert we were putting on and all the kids parents were there. I was in class crying and feeling down and there you came in saying "Heidi" with a big radiant smile that you had that lit up a room. Wherever you went you always gave off so much energy and had people laughing.
You were a people person and loved people.
Christmas time especially as a child was magical. The Littlest Angel Story you made a special Christmas tradition and kep it alive for many years. I still have and will cherish forever The Littlest Angel Book that you bought all us kids.
Aunt Ceal I also cherish and I will never forget the glorious time with you, Jeromy, and the boys when you took us to Cape Cod
Massachusetts.
I know you are smiling down from heaven, and having such a wonderful time with Grandma Pokorny, Your Brother Karl Pokorny, Aunt Herta Pokorny,and My dad Russ Sciolino. I Love You Aunt Ceal, and I'm greatful that you were my God Mother. God Bless you Aunt Ceal until we meet again. XoXo Kisses and Hugs To Heaven.

Ann Caton

October 5, 2014

This was a very loving, caring woman who gave her family all the love that one could ever imagine. I knew her for many, many years. My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family through this difficult time.

JoAnne Sentiff

October 4, 2014

Condolences to the Ward Family.

Me and My Aunt Ceal xoxo

Heidi Donaldson

October 4, 2014

Heidi Donaldson

October 4, 2014

Aunt Ceal,
You will be greatly missed.
Alot of my greatest childhood memories happened with you and at your house.I remember being 7 years old and in the morning getting dropped off there because my dad had to go to work. Jeromy would get up in the morning and run down the stairs and you would make us breakfast and say my 2 little stinky lays.
I remember as a kid me and Jeromy went to Guardian Angels school. Both my mom and dad worked alot of hours and at school in 2nd grade my class had a little concert we were putting on and all the kids parents were there. I was in class crying and feeling down and there you came in saying "Heidi" with a big radiant smile that you had that lit up a room. Wherever you went you always gave off so much energy and had people laughing.
You were a people person and loved people.
Christmas time especially as a child was magical. The Littlest Angel Story you made a special Christmas tradition and kep it alive for many years. I still have and will cherish forever The Littlest Angel Book that you bought all us kids.
Aunt Ceal I also cherish and I will never forget the glorious time with you, Jeromy, and the boys when you took us to Cape Cod
Massachusetts, Martha's Vineyard, and Cooperstown. We all even went whale watching, and seeing the baseball hall of fame.
I know you are smiling down from heaven, and having such a wonderful time with Grandma Pokorny, Your Brother Karl Pokorny, Aunt Herta Pokorny,and My dad Russ Sciolino. I Love You Aunt Ceal, and I'm greatful that you were my God Mother.
You even helped my mom choose the name "Heidi" for me. God Bless you Aunt Ceal until we meet again. XoXo Kisses and Hugs To Heaven.

Maria & Giuseppe Meli

October 4, 2014

We will miss her loving and generous spirit. She touched so many lives and we are forever grateful to have had her in our lives through the years. Our children will miss "omi" ~

October 3, 2014

You will always be "mom" to me. That had never changed. I loved you for loving my son and the joy I saw in your eyes when you were with him. Your kindness never went unnoticed. The two moms in my life on now in heaven, watching over me, always. Connor was blessed to have you in his life. Rest in peace Mom, love you. Love, Cindi

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