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Thomas F. Ratchford, 70, of Tunkhannock Twp., passed away June 29 at home.
Born in Germany, son of the late Mildred Graham, he was the husband of Barbara Good Ratchford, to whom he was married 25 years. He loved fishing and going to Gettysburg with his friends, Brent and Will. He also enjoyed spending time with his dogs. He was a contractor by trade.
He is survived by two sons, Daniel Gruen and Robert Reimiller; father-in-law, Robert Good; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Gruen.
A blessing service will be held in the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann's St., Scranton, on Monday, July 8, at noon. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon. Inurnment, Cathedral Cemetery.
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