Marsha Lynn Ward

Marsha Lynn Ward, age 59, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2018. Marsha was born in Piqua, Ohio to the late John Richards and Barb Richards-Davey. Marsha graduated from National Trail High School in 1975. She went on to work and retire from UPS after 32 years of loyal and dedicated service.

Marsha was a skilled craftswoman and enjoyed woodworking and carpentry in her spare time. She loved to work with her hands and to create. She was a loving, caring, and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Marsha was preceded in death by her father, John Richards; mother, Barb Davey; and step-father, Wayne Davey.

Marsha leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband of 30 years, William "Larry" Ward; children, Christopher (Donna) Roddy, Justin Roddy, and Kendra (Seth) Biava; grandchildren, Dani, Noah, Isaiah, Jacob, Lizzy, Wraith, Aurora, Hunter, and Brayton; sisters, Rhonda McFadden, Sondra Bowling, Amy Potter, and Lora Maroney; brother, Daniel Richards; her BFF, Lynn Asztalos; adopted cousins from TN; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Celebration of Marsha's Life will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 7pm at Newcomer - North Chapel. Family will greet friends and loved ones for three hours prior (4pm-7pm).

In honoring Marsha's wishes to acquire a green-thumb in heaven, please send planters or live flowers; or if you wish, a donation may be made to the Arthur J. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSU).