Ralph Sheldon Ellis

On Sunday, December 12, 2010, Ralph, 90 of South Park; Beloved husband of 61 years to Margaret (Girman) Ellis; Father of David (Sheryl) Ellis of Colorado and the late Patty Ellis and Carol Hackett; Father in Law of James Hackett; Also survived by 9 Grandchildren; Brother of C. Robert (Eliza) Ellis of Florida; Agnes (Lloyd) Smith of Washington, PA, Marie (Ray) Young of California, Ruth Carlisle of Washington, PA., Frances (Harry) Reese of Lone Pine, PA. and the late Anna Mary Grimm and Thomas Ellis. Ralph grew up in Wolfdale, PA; son of the late Clarence and Mary Ellen (Lodge) Ellis, served with the 8th. Air Force in the ETO during WWII, president of three different Rotary Clubs and District Governor of District 7300 (formerly District 730) in 1975 - 1976. After retiring from the Carnegie Office of Bell Telephone Co. Ralph became an avid golfer, he loved golfing with his buddies and never had a bad game as long as there was one good hole. He was involved in many civic and sport activities. Member of American Legion Post 173 in Washington, PA. Services and Interment private. Please no flowers. Consideration for memorial gifts to Pittsburgh Amateur League (PAHL), C/O Rose Hoffman, Treasurer, 236 Jill Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. 15236. Arrangements by GRIFFITH MORTUARY, INC., (412) 655-4400.