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Ralph M. Smith
Ralph M. Smith entered into rest on November 28, 2009 at the age of 89 at his residence. Ralph was predeceased by his wife of 38 years Anna D. Smith who passed away September of 2005.
Born in Bainbridge, his family moved to Lancaster and later settled in Neffsville. Ralph graduated from Manheim Township. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1939 and spent 6 years over seas during WWII. He was proud of serving his country and enjoyed reminiscing about his service time. He enjoyed reading, especially books on war history and gardening. Ralph was retired from Burnham Corp. and resided in East Petersburg. He attended High View Church of God and was a member of the American Legion Post 34.
He is survived by one daughter, Phyllis E. Eshleman, wife of John. Three grandchildren; Kari, Justin, and Whitney. As well as six great grandchildren; Cheney, Kyleaf, Aanyah, Avalea, Taylor, and Deleno, and three nieces. Ralph also leaves behind one brother, David F. Smith, husband of Caroline of Shiremanstown.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Muriel S. Wright.
A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543. Family and friends will be received before the service at the funeral home from 10-11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Neffsville.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to High View Church of God 70 Leaman Rd. Ronks, Pa. 17572 or American Legion Post 34 1388 Arcadia Rd. Lancaster, Pa. 17604.To send an online condolence or for more information please visit snyderfuneralhome.com
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April 03, 2017
I did not know Mr. Smith but I am sorry for your loss. I have been looking for a Ralph M. Smith for about 25 years. Years ago my son found some debris in the street which appeared to have possibly blown out of a car or truck. One of the items was a letter from Ralph M. Smith to what appeared to be his wife but the name the letter is to is Mama or Mamie. It’s not clear. The date stamp on the envelop is June 28, 1945 and it was sent from an army base in Seattle Washington. The address it was sent to is 3803 Mt. Washington, Dallas, Texas. It is a sweet letter and I would love to find the correct Ralph M. Smith family and return it to them. I do want to return it to the CORRECT family. Again, I am sorry for your loss. My Name is Carol Duckworth. My e-mail address is duckworth_carol@yahoo.com. If you contact me about this, please place Mr. Smith’s name in the subject line. Thank you
My deepest condolences to the Eshelman family. You all are a shining example of family support and love. Ralph was a fortunate person to have you all. I know he will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered.
Sincerely,
Robin Ann Horner
