Ralph N. Ellis, 75, of Toledo, Ohio passed away July 18, 2007 in his home. He was born in Toledo, OH on August 25, 1931 to Andrew and Leona (Seelman) Ellis. Ralph was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the New York Central and Conrail Railroads in 1993 after 45 years of service. Ralph enjoyed being a member of the 21st Century Health Spa.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Madeline (Hyndman); daughters, Marsha A. (Corky) Struffolino and Cathy L. (Richard) Ankenbrandt; grandchildren, Tony (Jennifer Korn) Struffolino, Jill (Brian Bickford) Struffolino, Danielle Ankenbrandt, Karen Ankenbrandt and Michelle Ankenbrandt; great granddaughter, Isabella Struffolino and sister, Patty Oler. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Donna Thomas and brothers, Charles Ellis and Jerome Turner and step father, Clarence Turner.
Friends and family may visit at the Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road on Friday from 2-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Interment will be in Lake Township Cemetery. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy in Ralph's memory are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation: Visitation Times
Firday, 2-9 p.m.
Oregon Chapel