Obituary of Sharon Dawn Ward

Sharon Dawn Ward age 67 of Mansfield, PA, died Friday, July 20, 2007 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA. Sharon was the wife of the late Jack C. Bailey who died June 23rd, 1983 and a long time companion of Dean Ward. She was born on December 14, 1939 in Mansfield, PA a daughter of Ross and Lena (Sumner) Rankin. Sharon was formerly employed at Mansfield University in the Manser Dining Hall. Her favorite past times were watching movies, drawing, art, refinishing furniture and trivia. Sharon is survived by two sons and a daughter in-law Jimmy Bailey of Bath, NY, Todd and Tina Bailey of Mansfield, PA; two daughters and sons-in-law Jackie and Steve Antes of Wellsville, NY, Tara Jo and Jerry Copas of Sayre, PA; her long time companion Dean Ward of Mansfield, PA; six grandchildren Brittany Bailey, Hanna Bailey, Beth and Mark Antes, Kerstin Barnett, Michael Copas and a brother Phil Rankin of Wellsboro, PA. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, July 23, 2007 from 2 to 4 PM at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 4 PM at the funeral home with the Rev. Ira Hindman officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 1948 E. Third St. Williamsport, PA 17701 or to MADD, 511 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700 Irving, TX 75062 or to the Charity of Ones Choice. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com