George C. Ward, Jr. of Sharon, PA passed away peacefully at home on October 25, 2023, at the age of 85.

George was born on March 6, 1938, the son of George C. Ward, Sr. and Mary Kathryn Wengler Ward in Dunkirk, NY.

The family moved to Sharon, PA in August 1948 when George's father joined his grandfather as co-owner of Wenglers Jewelry.

George graduated from the former St. Joseph Parochial Grade School, Sharon, where he served as an altar boy for many years, and graduated from Sharon High School, Class of 1955.

Subsequently, he earned his BS in BA from Youngstown College (now YSU) while working during his high school and college years with his father in the jewelry business.

George joined Butler Wick & Co. as an investment advisor on 7/1/1961 and was employed for 48 years until his retirement on 7/1/2009. His proudest accomplishments were the many, many colleagues and associates that he had the pleasure of guiding to their successes with Butler Wick & Co.

George married the former Adrianne McIlvain on 8/1/1959 and together they were the proud parents of Janine Ward-Tesla (Dennis) of Apopka, FL, Debbie Rogan (Bryan) of Cleveland, OH, and Vicki Ward (Brian Peterson) of Clinton, NY.

Also surviving are grandsons, Jack Rogan of Charlotte, NC, and Michael Rogan of Los Angeles, CA; as well as sisters, Kay Ward of Hubbard, OH, and Patty Perrell of Baltimore, MD.

He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Adrianne, on 1/4/2020, his parents, brother Larry Ward, and nephew Bruce Ward.

Memorials may be made to the donor's wishes.

Services were private. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Entombment was in St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.