Ralph retired after 31 years of service with the former Locust Point Quarry and Locust Point Paving, Mechanicsburg, where he was a heavy equipment operator. Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing and all wildlife. He will be deeply missed by his loving family.

He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth C. Faircloth of Winchester, VA, four grandchildren, three great-grandsons, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. D. Alan Mathna officiating. Burial will be in Salem Stone Church Cemetery in Lower Frankford Twp. A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1000 Claremont Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013.