Charlotte, North Carolina - Paul V. Ward Sr., 91, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones Thursday, July 30, 2026.

He was born Oct. 23, 1934, in New Castle, a son of the late Clarence and Rachel (Laury) Ward.

Mr. Ward was married to the late Evelyn P. (Taylor) Ward, who died June 16, 2024, on their 69th wedding anniversary.

Paul worked for LTV Steel, retiring after 38 years, then worked as a counselor for YDC, retiring after 25 years.

He was a lifetime member of the NAACP, where he served as the vice president and treasurer, and he was the oldest living member of the Pennsylvania Legal Services Board. He was also a member of Second Baptist Church.

Paul was a very family-orientated man. He not only enjoyed spending time with his family, but he also enjoyed playing cards, smoking cigars, telling jokes, playing lottery numbers and gardening. Paul was also a Cleveland Browns fan.

Above all, Paul enjoyed being the New Castle taxicab for anyone who needed a ride.

He is survived by two daughters, Alesia "Lisa" Ward of New Castle and Anita "Neet Neet" Ward of Charlotte, North Carolina; one brother, Meryle Ward Sr.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three sons, Paul V. Ward Jr., David M. Ward and Aubrey E. Ward; three brothers, Clarence Ward, Richard Ward and Chester Ward; three sisters, Naomi Gatewood, Doris Ward "Hannon" and Clarissa Irvin; and one grandson, Victor Ward.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at Second Baptist Church, 537 Bell Ave., New Castle, PA, 16101. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Ave. Online condolences can be offered at www.williamrogerdecarbo.com.