WARD – James S. July 1, 1948 – May 4, 2025  Of Lancaster, NY.  Beloved husband of Carol (Raniero) Ward; loving father of Jimmy (Maria) Ward, Janel (Joseph) Rupp; dearest grandfather of Alexis, Jared, Trevor, Joelle, Amanda (Andrew), Brandon (Victoria), Jasmine and Mari; great-grandfather of Carter and Copper; also predeceased by brothers and sisters.  Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME 27 Aurora St. Lancaster, NY Thursday from 3-7pm where funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10am.  Jim was a supervisor with the Postal Service, a Volunteer Fireman for 54 years and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bowmansville Fire Co.  Share condolences at wendelandloecherinc.com