Sarah G. "Sally" Ford

Sarah G. "Sally" Ford obituary, Wadsworth, OH

Sarah G. "Sally" Ford

Sarah Ford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home Inc. on Oct. 9, 2025.

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Sarah (Sally) G. Ford, (87) of Wadsworth, Ohio who died peacefully on October 5th, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 6,1938 to her parents Edward Mark McCague and Sarah G. McCague (Flynn) in Hampton, Virginia. Sarah attended nursing school at Ohio Valley General School of Nursing in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania where she earned a National Accreditation for her perfect scores on her nursing boards. She married Charles E. Ford of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania on February 27, 1960. During their marriage they were blessed with 5 daughters. She was an avid reader, a talented artist, and shared her love of arts with her children, grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She shared her artistic talents while volunteering for many organizations. She had a passion and love for animals of all kinds. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jack and her daughter Barbara Ellen Ploetz. Sarah is survived by her spouse, Charles E. Ford, Her daughters Kathleen (Burton) Suedel, Francis Ploetz, Patricia (Parker) Gear, Kelly (Larry) Yaw, Karen Ford and grandchildren; Shane, Joshua (Emily), Joey (April), Cathryn, John (Alex), Sarah, Madeleine, and Emily. Great grandchildren; Cayden, Liam, Mason, Nora, Amelia, Cooper, and Miles.
Visitation will be October 13, 2025 from 5- 7 pm, with Rosary at 6:30 pm at Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home. 174 North Lyman Street Wadsworth, Ohio 44281.
Funeral mass October 14, 2025 at 12 noon at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish 260 Broad Street Wadsworth, Ohio 44281.
Interment will follow at 1:45 pm at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Rd. Seville, Ohio 44273
Following the burial, Please join us for a luncheon at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish or Media County SPCA.

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Linda Jones

October 9, 2025

Aunt Sally, you will be truly missed. I remember us talking about nursing and what do about "hanging in there" during nursing school. You always had a smile on your face, at all times. Uncle Chuck and girls, we are thinking of you.
Love,
Linda & Larry

Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home Inc.

October 9, 2025

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