Ralph E. Newcomer
Ralph E. Newcomer, 62, of Hopwood passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009 at home. He was born April 17, 1947 in Connellsville, Pa., son of the late Ralph E., Sr. and Margaret Stasko Newcomer.
In addition to his parents he is predeceased by an infant brother, Gerald Newcomer and an infant grandson, Zander Isaih Newcomer.
Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Mary Alice “Mike” Gaddis Newcomer; two children: Gerald Lee Newcomer and wife, Patricia of Smithfield, Michele Leigh Newcomer of Altoona, Pa.; a grandson, Gared Lee Newcomer of Dunbar; two sisters: Gloria Kalamets of Bethesda, MD and Peggy Smith of Clinton, MD; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Peggy Gursky and husband, Ed of Hiller, Perry Gaddis and wife, Rose of Hopwood, John Gaddis, Jr. and wife, Nancy of Hopwood and many nieces and nephews.
Ralph was a veteran of the Korean War, a member of the VFW Post 47, Uniontown and Hutchinson Sportsman’s Club.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter with his son and enjoyed his daughters swimming and band activities.
Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood on Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at a time to be announced.