Barbara-Jo Ward Anderson, 66, of Rutherford passed away on November 25, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Newark, NJ to Amelia (nee Burdnicki) and Edwin L. Ward Sr. Barbara Jo is survived by her devoted daughter Pamela S. Anderson. Her brothers Edwin L. Ward Jr. and his wife Judy, George Ward and his wife Debra. She also leaves behind her adored grandson Connor Edwin, her nephew Edwin L. Ward III and his wife Kelly and niece Alyssa Ward and family. Barbara Jo was employed for over 14 years as a warehouse office manager with G-3 Apparel located in Secaucus. She belonged to The Church of Saint Mary, Rutherford. Barbara was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary Rutherford Fire Dept. and also a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary of The Fireman of the State of New Jersey. Friends will be received: Thursday 4:00 to 9:00PM with a prayer service at 7:00PM, Rev. Charez (Don) Gringco officiating in the Collins Calhoun Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Avenue, Rutherford, NJ. Cremation Private. If so desired donations to the Anderson Family would be appreciated.