Ralph E. Goss Sr.

Ralph E. Goss Sr. obituary

Ralph E. Goss Sr.

Ralph Goss Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harshbarger Funeral Home from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2025.
Ralph E. Goss Sr., 91, of Lewistown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 13, 2025, at Greenwood Village, Lewistown. He was born in McVeytown on July 10, 1933, a son of the late John J. and Vera E. (Heckmen) Goss.
He was also preceded in death by two sons, Ralph Eugene Goss Jr. and Robin Richard Goss, nine sisters, and two brothers.
On July 12, 1952, Ralph married his surviving wife and the love of his life, Beverly A. Goss He is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Wendy Goss; four grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and their families.
Ralph was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as a medic and was deployed to Munich, Germany, for one year and five months. He worked for the American Viscose Corporation for twenty-five years before retiring from Standard Steel Corporation in 1997 after twenty years.
Ralph was a devoted husband and father and was a great provider. He was an avid hunter his entire life, beginning at the age of twelve. In addition to hunting, he was a gifted woodworker and enjoyed gardening. He was also an ardent baseball and football fan.
Private interment will be at Juniata Memorial Park, Lewistown.
Memorial contributions can be made to Rescue Our Furry Friends (ROFF), P.O. Box 6, Lewistown, PA 17044-0006.

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Cathi Goss

July 29, 2025

Ralph was a good man, and I feel lucky to have known him. My heart is with Bev-I hope she finds peace and comfort in the days ahead.

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