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Ralph Van Dever Obituary

Ralph Van Dever
Ralph Ted Van Dever, 65, of Nazareth, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 in his home. Born on August 23, 1943 in Easton, he was a son of the late Ralph T. and Jennie (Stimeare) Vandever. Ted was employed as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, Palmer Township retiring in 2000 after 28 years of service. He was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School and Moravian College, where he earned his masters degree. Ted served in the Coast Guard. Survivors: Ted is survived by his daughter, Shawnee R. Burke of Bethlehem; his aunt, Lucille Siegel of Easton. Services: Calling hours will be held on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the Morello Funeral Home Inc., 3720 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be offered at: www.morellofuneralhome.com. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042 in memory of Ted.

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Published by Morning Call on Jun. 20, 2009.

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