Thomas William Ward, Jr., 66, of Bowmans, PA, passed away Thursday, March 16th, at home surrounded by his family, after a bout with cancer.

Tom was born in Mahanoy City, PA on October 15, 1956, a son of Dorothy (Hughes) Ward and the late Thomas Ward, Sr.

Tom Graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1974 and then graduated from Stevens Trade School with an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering.

He owned and operated Ward Electric, Mahanoy City.

Tom was an active firefighter and life member of Citizens Fire Company #2 Mahanoy City where he served as a former trustee and former assistant foreman. He was a recipient of the Citizen's Citizen of the Year Award and the MCFD Person of the Year Award. He was a former EMT and former ambulance director of Mahanoy City Ambulance.

Tom loved to play the trumpet and was the current President of the Upper Schuylkill Marching Band. He also played with the Shenandoah All Star Polka Band and the Mahanoy Area Alumni Band.

He also loved serving his community and was involved with numerous community organizations. He is a former recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award from the Mahanoy City Elks.

In his spare time, Tom enjoyed being outdoors spending time with his family at his camper, boating, fishing, and hunting. He was an active member of the Auburn Boat club.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 44 years, Faith Ward.

Thomas is also survived by a son, Thomas III, husband of Megan Ward, of Grier City; three sisters, Margaret, wife of Paul Coombe, of Morea; Carol Ward Colasante, of Pine Grove; Barbara Ward, of Coatesville.

He is also survived by 3 Grandchildren Jilyan, Jianna, & Thomas IV. Also, Jennifer Ward's Fiancé Warren Seddon.

Tommy is preceded in death by a daughter Jennifer Ward.

A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home, 11 AM on Wednesday, March 29th , with Rev. Fred Crawford officiating.

Friends and family may call Tuesday March 28th , 6 - 8 PM and Wednesday 9 to 11 AM .

In lieu of flowers, Tom requested donations to the Jennifer Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund.