Obituaries
June 29, 2022

Jesse Lee Ward III – Belle Vernon

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Jesse Lee Ward III, 32, of Belle Vernon, left this life way too soon on Saturday, June 25, 2022. We are heartbroken that he ultimately lost his battle with addiction. He was a graduate of Belle Vernon Area and attended Pitt Greensburg and Westmoreland Community College. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Lee Ward Jr. and Candace Bauer, both on July 3, 1993; and his uncle, Keith Ward, on July 12, 1993. Survivors include a son, Azrael Ward; his grandparents, Jessie Lee and Inge Ward Sr. of Belle Vernon; his aunt and uncle, Sabine and Scott Lynn of Belle Vernon; cousins, Sierra and Sam Lynn, both of Robinson Township, and many other relatives. Visitation and funeral services were private. Arrangements have been entrusted to FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

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