This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gdhobgen1 Surnames: Ralph Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.summit/5035/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the Beacon-Journal Akron, Ohio (Summit County) Wednesday, April 12, 1978 Rev. Robert W. Ralph, 52, of 790 Coburn st., died Monday. Rev. Ralph was born in California and since moving to Akron in 1968, he had been co-minister with his wife, Rev. Sue Ralph in the Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood Ministry. He had also been active in youth sports and recreation activities. Rev. Ralph served in World War II in the Marines. Other survivors include sons, James, of Akron, Edward, Dallas, Tex.; brother, Walter W. of Porterville, Calif.; 2 nieces; 2 nephews. There will be no calling hours. Cremation ahs taken place. A joyous worship celebration in memory of Rev. Ralph will be held Saturday 1:30 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 785 S. Main st. In lieu of other remembrances, family suggests memorials to the Open-M Projects in Akron and Haiti, care of 785 E. Main st., Akron, O. 44311. (Ed. note: Rev. Ralph was born November 15, 1925, per the CA birth index via ancestry.com) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.