Ella M. (Heath) Ward, 84, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at home. She was born January 28, 1932 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Elias J. and Virginia (Bennett) Heath. In addition to her parents Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Ward, Sr. and her daughter Tanya Neal and son-in-law Larry Neal. Surviving are her children; Frank (Sheila Mills) Ward, Jr. of Martins Ferry, Richard A. (Sue) Ward of Wheeling, WV, Michelle (Wesley) Neal, Sr. of St. Clairsville, OH, Donna (Thomas) Mick of Martins Ferry, Jody L. Ward of Maynard, OH and Phillip K. Ward of Yorkville, OH, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, Friday 3-6 p.m. where services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Thomas Rentfrow officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH. Condolences to the family may be made by signing the guest book below.

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