Barbara Ward Obituary

Barbara K. Ward

Barbara K. Ward, 84, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.

She was born November 8, 1940, in Tiffin to Ray C. and Mina C. (Bridinger) Wise. On October 1, 1961, she married Bruce F. Ward, and he preceded her in death November 15, 1995.

Survivors include her daughters, Pamela Truran of Berkley, Michigan, and Coleen (Gabriel) Restrepo of Ferndale, Michigan; six grandchildren, Kelsey (Matthew) Straight, Kyle (Kate) Trivett, Alex Truran, Emily Trivett, Dylan Restrepo, and Korey Restrepo; five great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Nancy Hughes of McComb and Patricia Rutter of Sylvania; and her dog, Sasha.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bruce F. Ward; and her boyfriend and former classmate who she reconnected with at their 50th class reunion, Don Weber.

Barbara was a 1958 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. After high school, she moved and lived in Michigan for over 40 years, then moved to Arizona, Nevada and Alaska. In October of 2023, Barbara moved back to Tiffin to return to her hometown. She was a member of Allen Eiry Senior Center, where she enjoyed going on bus trips and to their classes. Barbara enjoyed getting together with former classmates, going to class reunions, antiquing, shopping, gardening, attending the downtown events and shops and traveling to watch her grandchildren in their sporting events. Most of all, Barbara loved spending time with her family and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

There will be a graveside service at Greenlawn Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Allen Eiry Senior Center or Seneca County Humane Society.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.