Judy Kay Ward

Judith Kay Ward (Seidel) died surrounded by family on July 6th, 2020 at the age of 71 after a long illness.

Judy was born in Ravenna, Ohio on November 8, 1948 to Robert and Irma Seidel. She graduated from Bowling Green University with a degree in elementary education and The University of Akron with a masters in elementary education. She spent 36 years as a teacher for Ravenna City Schools where she taught hundreds of students how to write a proper thank you note.

Judy is survived by her children Erin (Frank) Shreve of Austinburg, Ohio and Robert (Krystal Ricciardella) of Perrysburg, Ohio and one beloved grandson, Robbie. She is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Irma Seidel; her husband, James Ward; and her brother, James Seidel. She was a long time member of the First Christian Church of Ravenna, Ohio.