Paul Joseph Ward, age 56 of Minerva, passed away at Minerva Healthcare & Rehabilitation on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.  Paul was born in Alliance, Ohio on February 4, 1963 to William and Clara (Franklin) Ward.

Paul is survived by his mother, Clara Ward of Minerva; his sisters, Carol  Ann (Rick) Rahmoeller of Minerva and Laura (Don) Hardman of Fisherville VA.

In addition to his father, Paul was preceded in death by a brother, Forest Ward; and a sister, Susan Kay McClaskey.

Funeral services will be held at the Bartley Funeral Home, 205 West Lincoln Way, Minerva, Ohio, on Friday, February
22, 2019 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Don Hardman officiating.  Burial will follow at Mount Zion Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Bartley Funeral Home.