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Thelma Ratcliffe Obituary
Mrs. Ratcliffe graduated in 1932 from Camden High School, N.J.
She was a member of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Dallas, where she served as parish secretary for 37 years, and had previously been church secretary at Forty Fort United Methodist Church for several years. She had been a church secretary for more than 43 years. At Prince of Peace, she had also served as parish treasurer and as accounting warden. She was a vestry member for many years and had been active in the Episcopal Church Women of the parish. In the Diocese of Bethlehem, she was a member of the Diocesan Episcopal Church Women, served on the Liturgical Commission, the Standing Committee, the Commission on Ministry, the Cathedral Commission and on District and Diocesan Council for some time. Mrs. Ratcliffe had also been a delegate to the National Triennial Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women. In Province Three of the church, she was a representative to the Provincial Conference Governing Board and served on the Planning Board of the Hood Conference.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Helen Lillie.
The Burial Office and Requiem Eucharist will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 420 S. Main St., Dallas, with the Rev. John C. Major, rector, officiating. A committal service will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church from 10:30 a.m. until service time.
The family requests that flowers be omitted and that memorial donations be made to Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 420 S. Main St., Dallas, PA 18612.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thelma Ratcliffe
Barbara Fiacco
August 24, 2022
Wish you were here to comfort David. Miss you and love you. xoxo
Barbara Fiacco
August 24, 2020
Remembering what a great Lady you were! Miss you!
David Ratcliffe
September 6, 2010
Mom, we all miss you but we know you are now at peace. Some day we will meet again.
Bernie Gardzalla
September 2, 2010
I only knew Thelma for the last two years while playing organ at Prince of Peace. She was a wonderful woman and a lover of music. She always liked it when I would use the solo trumpet. Thelma had a good sense of humor and an amazing energy of life, and always spoke very highly of her family. I am I sure I will think of her often when I use her solo trumpet. We'll miss you, Thelma!
September 1, 2010
thelma was the best! i had the pleasure of knowing her while i was a member at prince of peace; a great lady, and lots of fun. she will be missed by all who had the good fortune to cross her path. my sympathy to her family. with love, kathi flack
Cindy Rhoades
September 1, 2010
My family and I had the pleasure of meeting Thelma many years ago when her car broke down in Shavertown and my husband pushed her car off of the road. From there, we developed a good friendship. Thelma came to our house for an Easter dinner, we brought her Christmas cookies at Christmas time and we would both exchange Christmas cards. She stopped by our home to show us her new car when she purchased it. Lots of great memories that we will hold dear to our hearts! Thelma was a wonderful woman and we are better people for knowing her. Rest in peace our dear friend! I will see you again one day in Heaven!!
Barbara Jo
August 30, 2010
I love you Aunt Thelma and will miss you very much. Rest in peace now with God and your beloved husband.
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