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Ralph Benjamin McComsey, Jr., 88

February 13, 2023

Ralph Benjamin McComsey, Jr., beloved father and husband, passed away on February 13th at home surrounded by family. He was 88 years old. Ralph was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 66 years, Priscilla, by only 5 months.

Ralph served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Alaska before joining the Lancaster City Police Department in 1958. He spent most of his career as a detective, working his way up to Captain before his retirement in 1995.

Ralph was a talented artist. He enjoyed painting, woodworking, bowling, golf, and watching TV. He had a great sense of humor and kept his family entertained with jokes and stories.

In addition to his loving wife, he was preceded in death by his mother Ada and father Ralph Sr. He is survived by his sister; Shirley and husband Charles, children; Victoria, Douglas and wife Monica, grandchildren; Lauren and husband Christopher, Michelle and partner Daniel, Zachary, Samantha, and Jared, and great-grandchildren; Lucien, Dietrich, and Gwendolyn.

Ralph lived an eventful life. He was funny, creative, and stubborn as a mule. He will be remembered by his family who loved him dearly.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home and Crematory, 2421 Willow Valley Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. Family and friends will be received from 10AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

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March 01, 2023

Ralph was one of Dad’s best friends from the early years of school. They shared many good times together on and off the job! Our sympathies and prayers on his passing and losing your Mom a few months ago. May you all have God’s comfort during this difficult time!
Love,
The Goeke Family 

February 17, 2023

Condolences to the McComsey family. I didn’t see uncle Ralph often but always enjoyed the times we did spend together. Love you uncle Ralph. 

February 17, 2023

Ralph was always funny. He and Pris were such great dancers. A good friend to my husband, Skip, and I.  What a loss to the family, and so many friends.  God bless and keep you all in His tender care.
Dee Mellinger 

February 16, 2023

So very sorry to learn  of the passing of my old friend. We we were together during high school days at McCaskey and Class o 52 we played sports together and worked at several places.  I might add that Ralph was a good athlete. Many good  times.  Goodbye my friend 
Gary Price

February 16, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I was married to Ralph’s cousin, Jan ( passed in 2002).  I have “fond” memories of how Ralph tormented us when we were young and dating. May you find comfort in your many memories. 
Janet McComsey
 

February 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we write this.  Ralph was a close friend from  childhood all the way through the Police Department. We  have many memories of good times spent together.  A lot of memories on the job and  off!  What good times we had at all those parties!   
Sincere condolences to the family, it must be very hard losing both parents in such a short time.  
With Sympathy, 
Kenny and Mary Anne Bomberger 

February 16, 2023

Our sincere condolences to the family. Especailly Doug, Monica and their family. Keep him in your heart and he will live forever.
Love,
Toni & George Bowman

February 16, 2023

Our sincerest condolences to the family. My father-in-law, Joe Geesey and Ralph joined LCPD the same year.  It really tugs at our heart strings when we learn of the passing of one of dad’s fellow policemen. We will always treasure the portrait of Dad Ralph drew. A very talented man! We hope his family finds comfort and peace at this time! Hugs!Joe and Sue Geesey

February 16, 2023

My condolences to Ralph’s family. I worked with Ralph in the Lancaster City PD detective division for numerous years. Ralph was a true mentor who took the time to explain and demonstrate to new detectives how to become a good investigator. Ralph was truly an artist as I have several awesome sketches he made me. Ralph was a joke teller and also my Geesey neutralizer in my early years as a detective. He’ll be missed. Denny Arnold

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Friday, February 17, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory
2421 Willow Street Pike
Willow Street, PA 17584
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