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Ralph Corbett Obituary
Ralph A. Corbett, age 84, a lifelong resident of Palmyra, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015.
He was born at home in Palmyra Township, Ohio, on August 25, 1931, to parents, Ray Arthur and Elizabeth Mae (Beutler) Corbett. Ralph was an active member of the Palmyra community. He served as an EMT and Lieutenant with the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. He was also a township trustee for eight years. Ralph was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War.
Ralph retired as a supervisor with Goodyear after many years. He was also a self-employed heavy equipment operator. In fact, Ralph was quite the mechanic and could fix or repair anything around the house. Ralph was often seen with his faithful sidekick, "Beemer". After retirement, Ralph and his wife Carolyn enjoyed wintering in Florida every year with his cousin Bob Suffecool.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Carolyn (Kline) Corbett; his son, Jim (Terri) Corbett; his daughters, Sharon (Ron Oxier) Benedict and Jill Corbett; along with his sisters, Shirley (Bernard) Taylor, Donna Jean Iverson, and Joan Marie (Tom) McGinley; Ralph's memory will also be cherished by all of his loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Ben Benedict; brother-in-law, Bob Iverson, and his nephew, Rich Taylor.
Friends will be received Monday, December 21, 2015, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor David Ballert officiating. Interment will take place with military honors at West Cemetery in Palmyra.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ralph's name to the Palmyra Fire Department, 3956 State Route 225, Diamond, OH 44412.
(Wood-Kortright-Borkoski 330-296-6436)
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December 26, 2015
Our condolences to the Corbett family. We shall miss Ralph on our visits during
our trips up north--- Solong old friend
Paul and Virginia Sofranik
Orlando, Fl
Patricia Taylor-Trow
December 24, 2015
What a nice family get-together for Uncle Ralph. Everything was so well-done, and I could see and feel the love and thoughtfulness that went into it. Prayers for you all during these difficult days. Love, Patty
Shirley Taylor
December 22, 2015
Thank you, Jim and Terri, for all you did to help your Dad and Mom during these past difficult weeks. So happy you were able to be with your Dad when he passed, Jim. Thank you, Terri, for keeping us informed during his last days. We appreciate and love you for all you did. You both, as well as your Mom, are in our prayers for comfort and peace.
The staff of Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home
December 19, 2015
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