Gail M. Ward, 71, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026, at Riddle Hospital, Media, PA. Born in Chester, she was raised in Upland, and spent the last 40 years residing in Brookhaven. She was a graduate of Collingdale High School. She worked for Rickels and Channels in her younger years and retired from Boeing after 25 years in Data Management.
Gail loved the beach, both New Jersey and Florida. She really enjoyed going to the casinos in Atlantic City where her and her husband would see many concerts at the Borgata.
She was predeceased by her parents John and Esther Kerestus; her son John Ward and his wife Joy; her daughter Christine Ward; her granddaughter Sarah Ward; her siblings John “Jack” Kerestus, Ronald “Bummer” Kerestus, and Carol McKinney; and her nephew Mark Kerestus.
Gail is survived by her loving husband of 32 years John “Chip” Ward, Jr.; her daughter Kristin McCullough; son Michael Ward (Megan); her brother Jay Kerestus; loving grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Wednesday (November 4, 2026) 9:00am-11:00am at the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont Ave., Brookhaven, PA, 19015 with a religious service to follow. Burial will be held privately.
Online condolences can be sent via www.batemanallenfuneralhome.com
Date of Funeral
November 4, 2026
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Anna Hayden says
October 28, 2026 at 11:05 amChip, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Gail, I will miss our weekly conversations and texts that always made us laugh. It was a pleasure working with you the past 24 years and staying in touch with you after you retired. Rest in peace now. You will be sorely missed.