Donna Rae Ward, 73, of Roaring Branch, PA (Union Twp.) passed away at home very unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, September 27, 2016.

Donna Rae was born February 12, 1943 in Williamsport, PA, one of six children of the late William and Margaret (Fiester) Stover.She was a 1961 graduate of Williamsport Area High School.On April 28, 1962, Donna married Lee Ward in Williamsport.They were blessed with eight children and shared 54 years together.Times shared with her children and grandkids were most important to Donna and she was the best supporter of their many sports and activities.

In addition to her husband Lee, surviving are her children, Terry Ward (Jim) of Canton, Matt Ward of Roaring Branch, Missy (Les) Johnston of Wellsboro, Cheryl (Cliff) Good of Muncy, Tim (Michelle) Ward and Leslie (Tim) Confer all of Roaring Branch, Jennifer (Lyle) Wesneski and Jason Ward all of Canton, 21 grandchildren, Logan Ward; Clayton (Megan), Charity, Crystal, Cameron, Coleman and Christian Good;Kayla, Brooke, Timmy and Emmi Ward; Garrett, Vanessa, Kali and Keri Wesneski; Christian and Molly Ward; Hayden, Hudson, Holden and Jaylee Ward, one great granddaughter; Laila Parker, three siblings; Janice Wright, William Stover and Gary Stover all of Williamsport, four sisters-in-law; Mary Young of Lock Haven, Ann Liberti of Roaring Branch, Louise Ward of Canton, Connie (John) Underwood and Jean Carson all of Virginia, many nieces, nephews and cousins.She was predeceased by two sisters, Jean Howard and Alice Burkholder.

In keeping with Donna's wishes, services and burial will be held privately.In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial to"Children's Miracle Network at Geisinger", 100 N. Academy Dr. Danville, PA 17822-5020 or at www.geisinger.org/sites/cmn
Pepper Funeral Home in Canton is assisting the family with arrangement. Share memories and condolences atwww.pepperfuneralhomes.com