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RALPH SUMMERVILLE Obituary
RALPH C. SUMMERVILLE
On Monday, August 26, 2013 of Ocean Pines, MD and formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Louise Barr Summerville; father of Donald (Mary), Ronald (Carol), and John (Elaine) Summerville; grandfather of Jean (Billy) Thompson, Julie (Ben) Kerth, Brooke (Sia) Etminan, Kevin (Shelley), Greg (Sara), Elizabeth, Patrick and Nicholas Summerville; great-grandfather of Hayley, Ashley, Lauren and Blakely Summerville, Samantha and Natalie Kerth, and Kaden Vogel; brother of Mary Ochman and Margaret Williams. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 12 to 1 p.m. with funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for RALPH SUMMERVILLE
JEANNE OCHMAN
August 22, 2024
Sweet Ralph
I was just thinking of sitting on Mary´s back porch with you 40 something years ago and your incredible advice and love. You two left such a warm spot forever in my heart.
JEANNE OCHMAN
August 22, 2023
I was just thinking of you last night. You wished that you could go to Sunday school and get gold stars like the girls did. You had to stay home and work on the farm. We made you a report card with all gold stars and you laughed till you cried. How we miss you!
JEANNE OCHMAN
October 12, 2020
Ralph my friend,
I have no idea why this email popped up from Legacy ....But seeing your name bring me overwhelming emotions. You were such an important part of my life and my parents lives. Kind and wise and funny as hell. I hope that Ralph and Louise are laughing and playing cards with Mary and Ted . I love you guys❤
Jen Nemeth
September 9, 2013
In memory...
Jen Nemeth
September 9, 2013
It was not just a pleasure but a privilege & an honor to know Mr. Ralph. After 23 years of CNA work, there are those who, unfortunately, fail to remain in your memory. Ralph is not one of those. His story telling of firefighting & how you could never be late on the job cracked me up! Then there was his love of milkshakes! Will never forget him, Miss Louise or Miss Gloria... It was a pleasure knowing them & the entire family. God bless you all...<3
Laura Goodman
September 8, 2013
I enjoed taking care of you, and I love your family. I will mis you terribly, you were a fun person, you loved telling all of us at clop jokes.
sincerely.
Laura Young-Goodman <3
Mary Ochman
August 30, 2013
I love you my best friend and brother.
Jeanne and Bruce
August 30, 2013
Ralph was a great story teller. I have great memories of laughing until it hurt while Ralph lamented about his days on the farm. I was in awe of his life as a hero in the Fire Department but felt his heroism personally as he talked me through teenage woes that "my parents just could not understand" He showed his bravery in his 80s as he took the front seat on Splash Mountain and saved the rest of us from being soaked! We love Ralph and sweet Louise and we miss them. We am sending warm thoughts to family and friends.
Joe & Sandi Ault
August 29, 2013
What a great Role Model to have as a Father/Grandfather and Husband. A True Working Man. He will not be forgotten.
Marjorie and Richard Greenwood
August 29, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. It is hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing memories are the legacy of love.
August 28, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.
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