Ralph Eugene Matlick
Ralph Eugene Matlick, 84 of Rosedale, Pa. passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born July 29, 1925 at Gibbon Glade, Pa., son of Earnest and Catherine V. (Rishel) Matlick.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two children: Ralph Matlick and Maxine Matlick, two sisters and a brother: Ray Matlick, Edna Fike and Thelma Shaffer.
Surviving are his Wife of 62 years, Shirley (Fike) Matlick; two Children: Eileen (Matlick) Burnworth and husband Bud of Smithfield and Earnest Matlick at home; one Brother Ken Matlick of Baltimore, Md; three Sisters: Hazel Lee of Farmington, Gwenneth McCullough of Fairchance and Shirley Kahl and husband Walt of Bruceton Mills, W.Va.; ten Grandchildren and a Daughter – in – law Marlene Matlick of Markleysburg.
Ralph was retired from his Sinclare Service Station he operated in Hopwood for several years. He was the treasurer at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 20 in Uniontown.
Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood on (today) Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 3 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 4 at 1 p.m. with Reverend James Handschumaker officiating.
Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery.