Obituaries

Dorothy M. Ward, 97, of Steubenville, Ohio died Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Wyngate, Weirton, WV. She was born August 18, 1910 in Pittsburgh, PA a daughter of the late Walter and Johanna Harr Locke. Dorothy has led an active and full life. She was a member of Two Ridges Presbyterian Church and Wintersville Garden Club, where she was the first president and helped establish a second garden club in the area. She was also the first president of the Town and Country Women’s Club. She was famous for her many Christmas decorations and wreaths. She managed the snack bar at the Ohio Valley Hospital for many years. She enjoyed traveling and visited forty countries and islands on six continents. Dorothy will be remembered for her very positive outlook on life and she always had a smile for everyone. Anyone who knew her can feel blessed for the joy she brought to the world. Preceding Dorothy in death was her husband Arthur Ward. Surviving are two daughters Karen (Michael) DiLeonardo and Monalee (Fritz) Meyers; grandchildren Michelle and David DiLeonardo and Howard Keith Williams; great grandson Ian Williams; sister Edith (Robert) Neelan and brother Walter (Juanita) Locke. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Doug Shoaff officiating. Burial at Allegheny County Memorial Park, Pittsburgh, PA. Memorial donations may be directed to First Christian Church.