Obituary for Ralph E. Irwin
Ralph E. Irwin, 84, of Curwensville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield.
He was born on April 9, 1935 in Curwensville, a son of the late Daniel and Jean (Shivley) Irwin.
Mr. Irwin was employed by Tafco, Inc. for over 22 years and was a member of Cherry Corner Bible Church. He served with the U. S. Army during Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Arbutus (Bensor) Irwin whom he wed March 7, 1968; two step children, Shirley Evans and husband Bill of Sunbury, OH, and Robert Ressler and wife Linda of Clearfield; four grandchildren, Kim Betts of State College, Steven Ressler of Clearfield, David and Bryan Evans of Sunbury, OH; ten great grandchildren; and a sister, Esther Lippert of OH.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Kruise; and two brothers, Jesse and Fred Irwin.
Private graveside services will be held at the Friends Cemetery, Grampian.
Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory, Curwensville is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guest book go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
He was born on April 9, 1935 in Curwensville, a son of the late Daniel and Jean (Shivley) Irwin.
Mr. Irwin was employed by Tafco, Inc. for over 22 years and was a member of Cherry Corner Bible Church. He served with the U. S. Army during Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Arbutus (Bensor) Irwin whom he wed March 7, 1968; two step children, Shirley Evans and husband Bill of Sunbury, OH, and Robert Ressler and wife Linda of Clearfield; four grandchildren, Kim Betts of State College, Steven Ressler of Clearfield, David and Bryan Evans of Sunbury, OH; ten great grandchildren; and a sister, Esther Lippert of OH.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Kruise; and two brothers, Jesse and Fred Irwin.
Private graveside services will be held at the Friends Cemetery, Grampian.
Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory, Curwensville is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guest book go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.