RUTHERFORD- Barbara Jo Anderson (nee Ward), 66, of Rutherford, died on Nov. 25, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Newark 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 Department and also a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary of The Fireman of the State of New Jersey. Friends were received on Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Collins Calhoun Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford. Cremation was private. If so desired, donations to the Anderson family would be appreciated.