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Ralph Everly Obituary

Ralph E. "Ed" Everly, 75, a resident of Bradford for most of his life, passed away on
Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020.
He had worked in the oil fields and was a truck driver, and was also part owner of Everly's Auto Parts for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marianne L. Freer Everly. They had five children.
In addition to his wife he is survived by five children, Virginia L. Sweet (Scott), of Jamestown, N.Y., Tammy L. Shonts (Douglas), of Gifford, Kari Everly Gonchoff (Steve) of Moundsville, W. Va., Jessica L. Everly (Randy), and Joshua A. Everly (Melissa), both of Bradford; 19 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren; he is also survived by one sister, Sandra Hudspith of Bradford.
Ralph was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ralph D. and Myrtle Lucille Everly, late of Rew; and one brother, Thomas Everly, late of Bradford.

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Published by The Bradford Era from Dec. 29, 2020 to Jan. 5, 2021.

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Karen and Frank Coleman

January 1, 2021

Frank and I have known Edgar for many years. He was like one of my brothers. A great guy!

Cindy Everly

December 30, 2020

Was a wonderful person a great uncle . Had a great sense of humour, smart, stubborn and kind hearted and caring. I loved him very much. I enjoyed spending time with him . I will miss our long talks on the phone and his stopping in to visit . I loved when he played his harmonica !

Cindy Everly

December 30, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I will miss our long talks on the phone and our visits having laughing joking or you watching out for us . I love you for being a stubborn kind caring loving uncle. Always in my heart and cherished memories .

Tammy Everly

December 29, 2020

Uncle Ed was definitely one of a kind and will be missed...will miss his piss and vinegar attitude

Virginia Sweet

December 29, 2020

He will be missed by so many. Love you dad

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