Ramona (Ward) McLaughlin

New Waterford - Ramona McLaughlin, age 92, of New Waterford, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 surrounded by her family and her beloved dog Gretchen.

Ramona was born on May 15, 1930, in East Palestine, daughter of the late Delbert and Bessie Burson Ward.

Ramona was a homemaker and worked for the US Postal Service in New Waterford and the Vittle Village. She was a member of New Waterford United Methodist Church. For years she was active in the Crestview Athletic Boosters and area Senior Groups. She loved sports especially Nascar racing and football, being a #1 Steeler’s fan.

Her husband, Kenneth D. McLaughlin, whom she married on March 5, 1949, preceded her in death on, April 8, 1982.

Ramona is survived by her two sons, Kenneth “Doug” (June) McLaughlin of Negley and Jeffrey L. (Linda) McLaughlin of New Waterford; three granddaughters, Angela Piper of Canton, Allison McLaughlin of Fairfield, CT and Molly (Steve Tyler) McLaughlin of Lakewood; grandson, J. P. (Michelle) McLaughlin of Youngstown; four great grandchildren, Kyle, Ben, Collin and Dylan; two great great grandchildren, Aspen and Maliya; and a brother, Danial (Patricia) Ward of New Springfield.

She was also preceded in death by brother, John Ward and her sister, Mary Joanne Hulton.

Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial Gardens.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

The family would like to express their thanks to Hospice of the Valley and memorial tributes may be made to Hospice of the Valley c/o 979 Tibbetts Wick Rd. Girard, OH 44420.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home, East Palestine.

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