Helen J. Ward, 103, of Cabot, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, peacefully, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries. Helen was born in Sarver, PA on August 18, 1919, a daughter of the late Gertrude E. (O'Brian) and Herbert G. Welsh. She was the widow of Jack Ward who passed in 2009. She was a 1937 graduate of Freeport High School and was class valedictorian. She received her nursing degree from Allegheny General School of Nursing in 1940 and graduated number one in her class. She worked for many years as a private duty nurse at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights. Helen was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish - St. Joseph Church in Cabot. Helen really loved playing cards, especially with her family and especially 500. She loved winning the prize at card parties, which she always won. She also enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with her family. Helen is survived by her three daughters, Kathleen & Albert Zigo, of River Forest; Judy Ward, of San Diego, CA; Christine Ward, of Pittsburgh. Three sons James & Pamela Duke Ward, of Memphis, TN; John & Candy Ward, of Renfrew; Jeff & Penny Ward, of Buffalo Twp. She is also survived by 14 grand and 17 great grandchildren Helen is preceded in death by her son, S. Daniel Ward. Her three brothers, Patrick, Robert, and John Welsh. Four sisters, Alice Eichenholtz, Kathleen Stepp, Mary Jane Meyer and Marsha Albig. Family and friends will be received on Monday, September 26th from 2-5 pm in the Redmond Funeral Home Inc. 524 High St. in Freeport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Tuesday, September 27th at St. Francis of Assisi Parish - St. Joseph Church in Cabot, PA with Father Ward Stakem officiating. Burial will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery Freeport, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Christian Mothers c/o St Francis Parish 315 Stoney Hollow Rd. Cabot, PA 16023 and/or the Cabot Food Bank 707 Winfield Rd., Cabot PA 16023
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