Rodney A. Ward

Cato Rodney A. Ward, 52, of Baker Rd., passed away at Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare Facility in Utica on Saturday, December 27, 2014. Family and friends may call Saturday (Jan. 3) from 2 to 4 pm at Keysor Funeral Service, 11362 South St. Cato, where a funeral service will follow at 4 pm. Spring burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Cato. For those wishing, memorials may be made to the Cato Fire Department, PO Box 252, Cato, NY 13033 in his memory. Rodney was born March 23, 1962 in Auburn, a son to Richard A. and Patricia Taylor Ward. Rodney enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being around people. He was always willing to help out anyone who needed assistance and especially loved his family. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Patricia Ward; sister, Jolene Ward (Charles Carpenter) of Auburn; brother, Scott Ward (Debbie Heaphy) of Cato; girlfriend, Mary Kreiger of Auburn; nieces, nephews; great-nephew; and aunts and uncles. www.keysorfuneralhomes.com