Ward L. Stevens Jr.

Ward L. Stevens Jr.

Of Deposit, NY

Ward Stevens Jr. passed away on November 2, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born at home on Roods Creek on February 23, 1947.

Ward attended Hancock School and graduated from Deposit Central School. After high school, he trained as a toolmaker and achieved journeyman status, an accomplishment of which he was especially proud. Ward was honorably discharged from the Army in 1973. Upon discharge he attended Broome Tech. After graduating he worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority, and he spent the majority of his career working as an engineer for the New York State Department of Transportation. He also served as a long-time member of the Deposit Emergency Squad.

Above all, Ward will be remembered by those who shared in his life and family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Stevens. He is also survived by his son Brian Stevens and daughter-in-law Sarah. Ward is further survived by his sisters; Virginia Weber and Louise Lail, his brothers; Larry Stevens, Richard Stevens, Jack Stevens, and Randy Stevens. Ward is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ward Stevens Sr.; his mother, Muriel Drumm; his brothers Craig Stevens and Jerry Stevens; his sister Gloria Stevens-Banegas and his sister-in-law, Anne Parsons.

Ward’s life reflected steady purpose, service, and devotion across the years. He will be remembered with love by his family and with respect by all who knew him.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 19th, at 1:00pm at Hennessey's Funeral Home, 78 Second Street, Deposit, NY 13754. The family will receive friends from Noon to 1:00pm at the Funeral Home. Internment at Hale Eddy Cemetery and celebration of life to follow at the Deposit Community Church in Hale Eddy.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Ward's name to the Hale Eddy Cemetery Association C/O V. Haugen, 1296 Scott Center Road, Susquehanna, PA 18847.