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Saturday, January 20, 2018

Obituary: Timothy S. Ward, 57, Scio


Timothy S. Ward, 57, of Scio, NY, died Friday, January 19, 2018 in his home after a seven-month battle with cancer.  Born September 30, 1960, in Wellsville, he was the son of Lewis Wilson and Anna Elizabeth Cummins Ward.  On July 16, 1988, in the Knights Creek Evangelical Methodist Church, Scio, NY, he married the former Dollie Rahr, who survives.  Tim owned and operated Ward Construction in Scio and was employed by TPS Propane, starting their business in Allegany County.  He was a social member of the American Legion and VFW in Wellsville and a former member of the Moose.  Tim was captain of the Mahogany Ridge Pool League and president of the Budweiser Pool League.  He served as caretaker of the Knights Creek Cemetery for many years.  Surviving besides his wife, Dollie, are:  three siblings, Donna Layman of Scio, Nancy Borden of Belfast, and Lewis (Nancy) Ward, Jr. of Brush Prairie, WA;  father-in-law, Lyle Rahr of Wellsville; brother-in-law, Charles McAhon of FL;  special friends, Fran and Carol Slocum of Wellsville and Mark “Jitterbug” Wardak of Scio;  many nieces and nephews;  and feline friend, Jasmine.  He was predeceased by his parents;  two brothers, Ralph Ward and Harold Ward;  and his mother-in-law, Mary Rahr;  sisters-in-law, Sandy Ward and Dodie McAhon.  Friends may call Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.  The Rev. Carl Kemp will officiate.  Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery, Scio.  Memorials may be made to SPCA serving Allegany County, Scio Volunteer Fire Department, or Scio Library.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.