Ralph E. Kearney, 73

March 15, 2017

Ralph E. Kearney, age 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2017 at his home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph E. Kearney, Sr. and Frances M. (Schneider) Kearney. Ralph was the husband to the late Patricia “Pat” M. (Edgar) Kearney with whom they celebrated 49 years of marriage together.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Vietnam War. Ralph retired from Armstrong as a human resources manager after 25+ years of service. He was an avid gardener, a voracious reader and enjoyed traveling.
Ralph is survived by his sons: Neil P. Kearney, married to Yvonne, of Burnsinel, Switzerland, David M. Kearney, married to Kathleen, of Lititz, and Van T. Kearney of Lancaster; a daughter: Sally L. Habermas, married to Steve, of Needham, MA; and six grandchildren: Mariah, Daniel, Sara, Mary, Charlie and Clare. Also surviving is a sister: Patricia Napierkowski of Ross Township, PA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Friends will be received from 12-1 PM at the church. Interment will be private at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ralph’s memory to The Crudem Foundation Inc., Hopital Sacre Coeur, Milot, Haiti or to Crudem.org.