Carole Ward, 86, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home. Born in Trenton, she was a graduate of Allentown High School and a lifetime area resident. A member of the Chesterfield Baptist Church, she loved cooking, baking, and taking care of her family. She enjoyed taking walks outside whenever she could. Carole was blessed with being able to spend time with her great grandchildren daily and they always brought a smile to her face.

Daughter of the late Harry and Helen Knowles, she was predeceased by her husbands, Frederick Schlottman and Richard Ward, and her daughter, Karen H. Canale. Carole is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Bob Bobko; her other daughter, Colleen Suozzo and her husband Joe; her grandchildren, Jena Majoros and her husband Pat, Kyle Knapp and his wife, Sophia, Channon Knapp and Jae Canale; her great grandchildren, Dominic, Mia, Kayleb, Lochlan, Willa, Mason, Patrick, and Luna; her twin brother, Harry Knowles Jr.; her lifelong friend, Marion Taylor as well as many other friends, nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held Monday, April 12 ^th from 10-11am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. Funeral Service and burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in Carole's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 23 Vreeland Road,
Suite 105, Florham Park, NJ 07932 or at www.alz.org

Please be aware that Social distancing must be observed and face coverings must be worn at the funeral home.