Obituary of Ralph L. Emel , 60
Name of Deceased | Ralph L. Emel |
Age | 60 |
Date of Death | 08/28/2009 |
Date of Birth | 03/25/1949 |
Funeral Home | Steven R. Neff Funeral Home in Millheim |
Ralph L. Emel, 60, of Millheim entered into rest on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at his residence.
Ralph, the son of Arthur and Evelyn Mills Emel, was born in Bellefonte on March 25, 1949. On July 8, 1986 he married Sally Rossman. Mrs. Emel survives at their home in Millheim. Ralph was formerly employed at Skills and Lou Woods grocery store in Bellefonte. He enjoyed working with crafts, especially yarn and plastic canvas.
In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his mother, Evelyn Emel of Bellefonte; four sisters, Shirley Nyman, of Houtzdale, Evelyn Reese, of Bellefonte, Theresa Hill, of Lock Haven, and Debra Long, of Spring Mills; four brothers, Irvin John Emel, and Kenneth Emel, both of Bellefonte, Melvin Emel, of Camp Hill; and adopted brother, Ralph Emel, of Houtzdale.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Steven R. Neff Funeral Home in Millheim. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. with Pastor Dan Shreckengast officiating. Ralph will be laid to rest in a private service at a later date. Memorial contributions in Ralph's memory may be given to Sally Emel, c/o Steven R. Neff Funeral Home, PO Box 437, Millheim, PA 16854.