Donna L. Ward, 69, of Baldwinsville, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Syracuse Home Assoc. She was a native of Baldwinsville and a 1959 graduate of C.W. Baker High School, Baldwinsville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Baldwinsville and was active in their Women's Auxiliary. Donna was also an Activities Volunteer at Syracuse Home Assoc. for over 10 years.

Survivors: her parents, Donald C. and Alice B. Ward of Baldwinsville; five sisters, Sally (Gordon) Clarke of Cato, Norma (Stan) Newman of Sandy Pond, Margaret Seeley of Pulaski, Nancy (Skip) Thomas of Baldwinsville and Kathy (Dave) Rode of Sterling; a brother, Donald "Chuck" Ward, Jr. of Los Angeles; a great-aunt, Mildred Beebe of Baldwinsville; and several nieces and nephews.

Services: 10:30am Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial, Lysander Cemetery, Lysander. Calling hours are 4-8pm Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.

In lieu of flowers: Syracuse Home Foundation, 7740 Meigs Road, Baldwinsville or the First United Methodist Church, 17 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027.