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John William Ranck

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John Ranck Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2009.

RANCK – John William "Jack," 63, Northern Cambria, went to be with his Lord March 30, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Feb. 19, 1946, in Spangler, the son of the late Harvey Larmer and Josephine (Smith) Ranck. Survived by brothers, Larry Ranck, Loretto; and Jerry Ranck, Hollidaysburg (both former Barnesboro natives); sister, Susan, wife of William Dahlin, Arlington, Texas; and nieces and nephews: Cindy Dahlin Nelson and Tim Dahlin, both of Arlington, Texas; Russell Ranck, Loretto; Robin DeKoning, Altoona; and Jerry Ranck Jr. and Lisa Novella, both of Northern Cambria. "Jack" was a well-known local businessman and owner/proprietor of Kaye's Shoppe for more than 20 years. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until time of memorial service at noon Saturday at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's memory to Cambria County Humane Society, 743 Galleria Drive Ext., Johnstown, Pa. 15904.

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Susan Durham

April 11, 2009

Dear Ranck Family,
Although I haven't seen Jack in many years, he was a friend of our family while I was growing up and into my adulthood. He was a dear friend to my mother, Margaret (Peg) Woodhead, and was so kind to me when my mom died suddenly in an auto accident. He came to the funeral home and shared his memories and we laughed and cried. After my Mom's death he called on my father's sister, Grace Crook, who lived in Rebekka Manor and periodically he would contact her when he had new clothing in the store that she might like because he knew it was difficult for her to get out and shop. I just viewed the "Our Town" video on Northern Cambria and was happy to see Jack was in it. I am so sorry for your loss. Jack's passing will leave a vacuum in the lives of many.
Sincerely,
Susan (Woodhead) Durham
223 N. Cherry Street
Falls Church, Virginia 22046