Nancy Jane Ward

Nancy Jane Dunbar Ward, 83, peacefully passed into her eternal home in heaven on February 12, 2026.  Having recently moved to Roaring Branch, Pennsylvania, after living in DeLand, Florida, for 27 years, Nancy is now in the loving arms of the love of her life, Robert Ward, her husband of 64 years, who passed December 8, 2025.  

Born on September 18, 1942, in East Troy, Pennsylvania, Nancy was the daughter of Frank and Betty (LaMont) Dunbar. She was raised on a dairy farm and graduated from Troy High School in 1960. Shortly after, she married Robert.

Nancy began her career as a secretary at Troy Hospital before starting her family. Due to health reasons, Bob and Nancy relocated to Yuma, Arizona, where she became the office manager of a mobile home park. In 1999, they moved to DeLand, Florida, where she continued her role as an office manager until her retirement.

A devoted servant of God, Nancy played the organ and piano for various churches for over 60 years. She was known for her beautiful soul and heart of gold, always putting her family and faith first. She enjoyed crafting, playing music, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Betty Dunbar; her brother, Gerald “Butch” Dunbar; and her beloved husband, Robert Ward.

Nancy is survived by her children, Brian L. Ward (Norma Jean) of Homosassa, FL, and Susan L. Stroud (Daniel) of Roaring Branch, PA; her grandchildren, Jessica (Cook)Seymour (Steve) of Columbia Crossroads, PA, and Robert Cook of Perkasie, PA; four great-grandchildren, Zachery, Zoey, Aurora Seymour, and Layla Cook; and her sister, Diane Gummoe (John) of Rochester, NY. 

In accordance with Nancy's wishes, there will be no services.

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