Ralph Boylan

Ralph Boylan
of Owego, N.Y.
Ralph Boylan, 74, of Owego, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at Riverview Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Virginia (Poneleit) Boylan; his daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Robert Brokaw, Fla., Debra and Patrick Sullivan, Fla.; his sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Lynn Boylan, Vt., Richard Boylan, Vestal, N.Y., Thomas and Anajulia Boylan, Tex., Daniel and Lisa Boylan, Big Flats, N.Y., Mark and Marion Boylan, Ky.; his stepchildren, Susan Dodge and Joe Edington, Lisa and Timothy Jacks, David and Vicki Dodge, Wayne and Carol Dodge; his 23 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; his sisters and brothers-in-law, JoAnn and Charles Knoelder, Mary and Richard Graul; his brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Judy Boylan, Nicholas Boylan, James and Kathy Boylan, Bruce and Diane Boylan; his brothers-in-law and their wives, Merton and Niecie Stearns, Donald and LouAnne Stearns, John Schutzbach; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Shirley Boylan. Ralph was born in Cambridge Springs, Pa. on November 10, 1933, the son of John and Helen (Perry) Boylan. He served in the United States Navy, and was a graduate of Penn State University. Ralph worked for IBM, retiring after 35 years of service, and was dedicated to the IBM Youth Group. He was an avid woodworker and was a passionate member of the Southerntiersman barbershop quartet and chorus, with his lovely Irish tenor voice. Ralph was also a member of the Owego United Methodist Church, and greatly enjoyed singing in the choir.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego, N.Y. on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Kenneth Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Owego. Family and friends are invited to visit at Richards Funeral Home, Rte. 17c West, Owego, N.Y. on Saturday evening, July 26, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Those wishing may consider a memorial contribution in memory of Ralph to the Alzheimer's Association, Southern Tier Regional office, Nichols Notch, 401 Hayes Ave., Endicott, N.Y. 13760. Please share your memories at www.RichardsFH.com.