Janet Belle "Jan" Ward, 86, of Kent, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at The Gardens Of Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls.
She was born November 7, 1926 in Ravenna to William and Ora Belle (Hickman) Devine. Janet was a 1944 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Ravenna.
She is survived by her son, Gregory (Linda) Ward of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter: Linda (Stephen) Matthias of Westminster, MD; grandchildren, Heather (Bryan) Gordon of Canton, Michael Matthias of Westminster, MD, and Christopher Matthias of Charles Town, WV; Great Grandchildren, Brady Matthias and Samuel Gordon; sister, Dortha Tennant of Ravenna.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis D. Ward; brothers, Harold Devine and Elwood Devine.
Calling hours will be held 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 20th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home 628 West Main Street in Kent, where services will be held at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Perry Mattern officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Summa, 444 N. Main Street, Akron, OH 44310
.