Loyal customers to the multi-generational business are sad to see the place go as it has been a staple in the community, known for its scrapple pies and fried cinnamon and butter cookies. Customers have been lining up since the bakery announced its closure to get their fix of bakery treats and even things like cookies jars, which have been collected over the years.
Wards' treats are even popular among people who don't live in New Jersey. Margo Burns went to snatch up some of the last cookies for her 95-year-old mother who lives in Connecticut. The appreciation goes both ways as Hohman and his family equally show gratitude for their customers' support.