Frederick G. Ward, Jr., 59, of LaPorte, Colorado, formerly of New Sewickley Township, passed away on December 18th, 2024. He was born in Rochester on February 19th, 1965, the son of the late Frederick G. Ward, Sr. and Linda L. Harley Ward. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Christine M. and Brydie Mitchell of Gunnison, Colorado, his former wife and friend Terri L. Randolph of Colorado, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald M. and Darla Ward, R.J. Ward, Sam and Jessica Ward, all of New Sewickley Township, a sister-in-law, Erin Ward, formerly of Patterson Township and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Tammie L. and Kevin Merriman of Volant, Pennsylvania, Kim A. Ralston and Bob Belsterling of Rochester Township, Jennie L. and Brian Henley of New Sewickley Township, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie B. Ward and a sister, Nicole L. Ward. He was employed at the City of Fort Collins, Colorado as a Building Inspector. He was a member of Burry’s St. John’s Evangelical United Protestant Church of New Sewickley. Fred was a graduate of Freedom High School in 1983, received a BA degree of Business in 1987 from Wittenburg University and a Master’s Degree from Western State College of Colorado in 1989. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at Wittenburg. Fred was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, camping, fishing, 4-wheeling and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was known to be a hard worker, jack of all trades who helped anyone who needed him.  Friends will be received on Sunday, December 22nd from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, and Monday, December 23rd from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M. in Burry’s St. John’s Church, 1835 PA-68, New Sewickley. Officiating will be his former pastor, Rev. Win Grossclose. Interment will follow in Burry’s Church Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will also be held on February 22nd, 2025 at Fred’s home in LaPorte, Colorado. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to a charity of choice. The family wishes to especially thank the Bethany Hospice and Waters of Wexford caregivers.