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Ralph C. Althouse
Ralph C. Althouse
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Ralph Althouse Obituary
Born in Leesport, son of the late J. Brooke and Esther N. Loose Althouse, he was instrumental in the development of tennis in Carbondale in the 1960s. For many years, he was an avid instructor of the sport, providing lessons for hundreds of children and adults on the tennis court at his home and at the Carbondale YMCA.
He also volunteered at the YMCA for many years. Ralph also enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He cherished time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family extends sincere gratitude to family and friends for their support during his recent illness. The family also thanks the Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center staff, Traditional Hospice staff and Dr. Matt Haley for their care.
Surviving are two daughters, Diana Lynne Katchmore, Heart Lake; and Susan Faye Mancuso and husband, Donald, Crystal Lake; a son, R. Curtis Althouse and wife, Ellen, Union Dale; seven grandchildren, Danielle Angeloni; Jonathan Katchmore and wife, Heather; Jeffrey Katchmore; Michael Mancuso and wife, Jennifer; Summer Faye Peregrin and husband, J.D.; Anika Althouse and fiancé, Sidney Chidester; and Curtis John Althouse and companion, Kirsten Gilpin; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Irwin D. Althouse and Lynne Althouse; and a sister, Florence Ammarell.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Laureldale Cemetery, Reading. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers or food, memorial contributions may be sent to the Carbondale YMCA, 82 N. Main St., Carbondale PA 18407.
Arrangements by Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 74 N. Main St., Carbondale. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home website.
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donald sanderson
February 6, 2021
He was a great man and a great tennis player. Well missed.
Jim
May 17, 2020
Susan. I just found out about the loss of your Dad....Im very sorry for your loss. I would also say Im very very sorry for the way I was. Hope you and your entire family are well ....Jimmy P
February 18, 2020
With our deepest sympathy,
The Staff at Traditional Home Health and Hospice
Jerry Bradley
February 13, 2020
My condolences on the passing of Mr. Althouse. Ralph was truly an awesome man, and his wife Faye, an awesome lady. We were very lucky growing up on the East Side to have them mentor all of us. They brought class, dignity and sportsmanship to our lives. My prayers to the family.
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Betty Lou Lopatofsky
February 13, 2020
So sorry about the loss of you father Susan and Donnie
My prayers are with you and family
Tom Bonacci
February 12, 2020
I liked Ralph, honest straight-forward guy.
Good outdoorsman, a gentleman. My prayers to
his family, he will be missed.
Butch Sanderson
February 12, 2020
Diane, Susan and Curtis:
We are sorry for your loss. I remember when I was young and I was challenged by Mr Althouse to return his serve on the tennis court. He said if I returned it he would buy me an ice cream cone and of course I didn't even see the ball go by me. He was a great man and mentor for all of us young boys. May God bless him.
Butch and Eileen Sanderson
Butch Sanderson
February 12, 2020
Diane, Susan and Curtis:
I remember Mr Althouse as a young boy. Especially on the tennis court, he offered to buy me an ice cream cone if I could return one of his serves I could not. He was a great guy and mentor to the neighborhood kids.
Butch and EileenSanderson
Butch Sanderson
February 12, 2020
Diane, Susan and Curtis:
I remember Mr. Althouse in my younger days especially on the tennis court when he was trying to teach us how to play. He offered me an ice cream cone if I could return one of his serves unfortunately I could not. He was a great man and mentor for the kids in the neighborhood.
Butch and Eileen Sanderson
Bob Calzola
February 12, 2020
Prayers to the family. I knew them when they first moved to Carbondale from Reading and lived on East Garfield Ave., My sympathies to the family.
Karen Fedak
February 12, 2020
Prayers to the family, what a great guy, always enjoyed talking to him on our walks past the house.
Randy Novobilski
February 12, 2020
I am sorry to learn of your loss.
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