Richard D. Ward Sr., 79, of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2024.

Born on March 27, 1945 in Rochester, Richard was a son of the late Marshal “Woody” and Nelle Ward, who preceded him in death.

Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan (Carr) Ward of Ohioville; sons, Rick (Karen) Ward of DuBois, Pennsylvania, Marty (Debbie) Ward of Alliance, Ohio, and John (Tiffany) Ward of Ohioville, brothers, Norm Ward of Brighton Township, and Bob (Marsha) Ward of Ohioville, grandchildren, Rebecca (Brent) Godissart, R.J. (Kim Morrison) Ward, C.J. Ward, Brett (Rachael Vickers) Ward, Carrie (Chase) Bartholomew, Abby Miller, Josh (Halie Parsons) Miller, Jenna (Mikyah) McGee, and Savina Ford and Alyssa Bradford; and great-grandchildren, Jaycee and Jolene Ward, and Rylee and Liam Bartholomew.

Richard had been a resident of the Rochester area all of his life. After 38 years, Richard retired in 2003 as a Maintenance Supervisor with Eaton Corporation, Vanport.

Richard taught hunter safety courses for 50 years, was an active member of Midland Sportsman’s League, and was a lifelong NRA member and member of Beaver County Conservation League, where he was the cook at Conservation Camp. He loved his horses and covered wagon. Richard also loved the outdoors, and especially hunting, but his favorite activity was anything he did with his grandchildren.

Friends will be received Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Private interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s name to Beaver County Youth Foundation, https://bcscl.net/donate/donate-to-youth-foundation/.