Following his graduation from The Ohio State University with a Mechanical Engineering degree he worked at the Hoover Co. 20 years before opening and operating his own printing business in Akron, Ohio.
Ralph and Mary were active members of St. Paul’s Catholic Church for 47 years before moving to Florida following retirement.
Ralph leaves his wife Mary of 60 years and one daughter Linda Gorham, (Bruce); sons Gregg (Kelly); Mark (Laurie); John (Patty); Joseph (Michelle); Scot (Kendra). He also leaves 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by great grandson David Gorham.
A Memorial Gathering will take place at the Good Samaritan Village Church in Kissimmee Florida, on Wednesday December 13, 2017 at 2:00pm.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St Paul’s North Canton, Ohio Monday, December 18, 2017; 10 am.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Catholic Charities diocese of Orlando, Florida or the American Cancer Society.
