Of Buffalo, New York, March 7, 2023, Age 77. Beloved wife of the late James B. Ward. Loving mother of the late Barrett A. Ward. Mother-in-law of Amie Ward. Dear grandmother of Ava, Alexa and Addison. Sister of Terrance (Jacqueline) Ray, Donna Florian, Deborah (Richard) Murak, Maureen Ray and the late Joseph, Barbara, Timothy, Michael, Mary and Dennis. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Family and friends may call on Monday March 13, 2023 from 3-7pm at DENGLER, ROBERTS,PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave. Kenmore, NY 14217. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday March 14, 2023 at 10:30am at St. Mark's Church 401 Woodward Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214. Please assemble at church. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mary's School for the Deaf, C/O Drama Program, 2253 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14214. Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com.