Diane Elaine Ward, 58, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at her home.
She was born May 10, 1958 to Charles and Shirley (Gurtz) Zents, in Mansfield.
Diane was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and worked at ES Beveridge and Associates for 24 years. She enjoyed reading, camping, and most of all, she loved being with her family.
She is survived by, her husband of 37 years, Wayne Ward; daughters, Leslie (Roger Olar) Ward, Tiffany (George) Goad IV, and Amber (Tim) O’Bryant, all of Mansfield; father, Charles Zents; grandchildren, Hayley Goad, Mackenzie Olar, Victoria Brown, George Goad V, Alexis Goad, LeighAnn Brown, and Cameron Olar; sister, Debra Catlett of Mansfield; sister-in-law, Kathy Davis; niece, Aaryn Hinklin; nephews, Brian Davis and Daniel (Ashlee) Catlett.
Diane is preceded in death by, her mother, Shirley (Gurtz) Zents; brother, Danny Zents; nephew, Joshua Catlett; and father-in-law and mother-in-law,Virgil and Arlene Ward.
Friends may call Monday, December 5, 2016 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2010 Park Avenue West, officiated by Rev. Richard Beal. Burial will follow at Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family.
Words of comfort may be expressed at www.wappner.com.
