Ralph Edward Wright

A Graveside service for Ralph Edward Wright, 78 of St. Louisville, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Newark Memorial Gardens with Ralph Nethers officiating.

Ralph, died March 15, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 17, 1936, in Fredonia to the late Howard and Mary (Rauch) Wright.

He retired from Joseph H. Goss, was the former owner of The Village Inn, Utica and formerly employed by North Fork Schools.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie (Farley) of 58 years, sons and daughter-in-law Rex Wright of St. Louisville and Rick and Vicki Wright, Hanover, daughter, Rebecca Wright of St. Louisville, Grandchildren Jerri and (Dave) O'Keefe, Joe Bell, Bill and (Linda) Bell, Tabetha Grippando, Daniel and (Mandy) Troyer, Nicholas Wright, Rachel Wright, Bronson Wright-Wolfe, Jason Douglass, 10 Great-Grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law Richard and Nancy Wright of Newark, sisters, Linda Stickle of St. Louisville, Judy Brunton of Newark.

Ralph is preceded in death by a Great-Granddaughter, Season Grippando, brother, Clayton Wright, and daughter-in-law, Janet Wright.

Donations may be made to Foundation For Hospice of Central Ohio PO Box 430 Newark, Ohio 43058-9909.

Law-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N Main St., Utica, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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