Lucille L. Ward

Lucille L. Ward, age 94, of Warsaw, passed away on October 13, 2026, at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.

She was born May 10, 1932, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Charles Campbell and Janet Trabke Nelles. Lucille worked for many years at Wyoming County Community Hospital and was especially proud of her time as head nurse of the pediatric department. She was a hard worker and a woman of deep faith. A longtime member of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, she volunteered and served as a Eucharistic minister. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and later in life enjoyed golfing and playing bingo.

Above all, Lucille was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There was always room for one more in her heart or at her table. Family and friends knew they were always welcome.

Along with her parents, Lucille was predeceased by her children, James P. Ward and Lynn E. Lux.

She is survived by her husband, James J. Ward; daughter, Laurel Flint; sons, Greg Ward, Kevin M. Ward, Chris (Marisa) Ward and Joseph (Sara Margarita) Ward; daughter-in-law Rebecca Ward, mother of Jaden; son-in-law Barron Lux; grandchildren, Kimberly, Sarah, David (Sabrina), Cole, Zachery, Jaden, Garett, Lucia, Joseph and Anthony; five great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Campbell; and her beloved cat, Charlie.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, October 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Robinson and Hackemer Funeral Home, Warsaw. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 171 N. Main St., Warsaw. Burial will take place in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen or Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.