Shirley Ward

Shirley Ward obituary

Shirley Ward

Shirley Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Farnelli Funeral Home - Williamstown on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Shirley Ward (nee Ritter), age 77, a longtime resident of Williamstown, NJ, passed away on August 15, 2025.

Shirley was a graduate of Williamstown High School, Class of 1966. She worked as a sales manager for Sony Music in Pitman before retiring. She enjoyed traveling with friends & family and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Devoted mother of William Ward, III (Sherri) and Sherry Dailey. Loving grandmother of Joey Ward, Alissa Ward, Billy Ward IV, Andrew Dailey and Aidan Dailey. Loving great-grandmother of Aubree and Billy V. Dear sister of the late Irene Grelli (the late Luigi), Edward Ritter, Jr. (Patti) and Karl Ritter (Gina).

Services are being held privately at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, in memory of Shirley's family members that passed away from cancer.

To sign the guestbook online, please visit www.FarnelliFuneralHome.com

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Farnelli Funeral Home - Williamstown

504 North Main Street, Williamstown, NJ 08094

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