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Clarence Leon Ralph was born on 22 April 1895 in Michigan.^1,2,3 He and Hazel W. Fuller were married on 4 August 1915 in Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan.^1,2 He died on 2 October 1981, at age 86, in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan.^1,3

Clarence Leon Ralph was a Superintendent of Egg Department.²

Vernon Jack Ralph was born on 25 December 1920 in Michigan.^1,2,3 He died on 6 November 2006, at age 85, in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan.^2,3

Gertrude Price was born on 1 December 1917 in Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on 14 June 1989, at age 71, in Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was buried in Mechanicsville Cemetery, Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania.¹

Leidy M. Fulmer was born on 3 October 1862 in Pennsylvania.¹ He and Clara Anna Stover were married on 17 January 1891.² He died on 18 September 1892, at age 29.¹ He was buried in Lower Tinicum Union Cemetery, Tinicum, Bucks, Pennsylvania.¹

Phyllis Virginia Horne was born on 20 November 1927 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and Ray Ellsworth Ackerman were married on 18 January 1948.³ She died on 16 June 2018, at age 90, in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.^1,3 She was buried on 22 June 2018 in Richlandtown Union Cemetery (New Section, Row 21), Richlandtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania.^1,3

Phyllis V. Ackerman, 90, formerly of Quakertown & Macungie passed away Saturday, June 16th, in Brookdale Assisted Living in Harrisburg, PA. Born on Nov. 20, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Harvey K. and Cora (Ahlum) Horne of Richlandtown, PA. She was the loving wife of Ray Ackerman for 64 years prior to his passing in 2012.

She graduated from Quakertown High School in 1945. Phyllis loved music and played in the high school band and sang in the women’s chorus. She also played in a community band after high school. She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Richlandtown, singing in the choir and serving on the church’s Worship and Music Committee. She shared her musical talents as church organist for more than 30 years. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Quakertown Chapter.

She is survived by her two children, Sharon, wife of Michael Krebs, Sr. of Macungie; a son Scott Ackerman and his wife, LaVonne, of Middletown; six grandchildren, Kirstin Crouthamel (Todd), Stacie Ackerman-Hopper, Erika Schaeffer (Marc), Scott Ackerman, Jayme Ackerman, and Daniel Ackerman; and one great grandchild, Alexandre Pryor, and her brother, Harvey Horne of Florida. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Mary, Dorothy, Kathryn, Becky and Arlene.

Services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, June 22 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 4 Main Street, Richlandtown, PA. A calling hour from 10-11:00 am will precede the service in the church. Interment in Richlandtown Union Cemetery.

Naugle Funeral Home.

Ray Ellsworth Ackerman was born on 30 July 1927 in Richlandtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He and Phyllis Virginia Horne were married on 18 January 1948.² He died on 17 January 2012, at age 84, in Richlandtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania.¹ He was buried in Richlandtown Union Cemetery (New Section, Row 21), Richlandtown, Bucks, Pennsylvania Cemetery.¹

U.S. Navy- 08 Jun 1945- 02 Mar 1946.² Allentown Morning Call:
Ray Ackerman, 84 of Macungie, formerly of Quakertown, left the loving arms of his family on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his home and was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior. He was the loving husband of Phyllis (Horne) Ackerman who he married 64 years ago on January 18, 1948. Born July 30th, 1927 in Richlandtown PA, he was the son of the late Warren and Mary (Sames) Ackerman. Ray attended Quakertown Community High School as part of the class of 1946, leaving school to serve his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII, subsequently returning from war to graduate. Ray was an avid sports fan, especially fond of football which he played in high school and for the next 60 years rarely missed a high school game. Ray was especially loved by his extended family, including numerous nieces and nephews, and friends, for his positive outlook on life, and his constant willingness to help anyone in need. He was a lifetime member of St. Johns Lutheran Church of Richlandtown where he served on the church council and as superintendent of the Sunday School. A 32 degree mason, he was a member of the Quakertown Masonic Lodge No. 512. He is a life member of Wallace Willard Keller American Legion and is a Charter Member of Tall Cedars of Lebanon. Ray worked for Sensient Flavors for 28 years before retiring in 1993 and subsequently representing the company as a consultant/broker until 2006. Prior to that he worked in sales for Dimmig Electric, Carnation Company and Hurty Peck & Co. Survivors: Surviving with his wife; a daughter, Sharon, wife of Michael Krebs, Sr. of Macungie; a son, Scott Ackerman and his wife LaVonne of Middletown; six grandchildren, Kirstin Crouthamel, Stacie Ackerman-Hopper, Erika Straume, Scott Ackerman, Jayme Ackerman and Daniel Ackerman; and one great grandchild, Alexandre Pryor. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Bartholomew; and three brothers, Paul, Harold and Lester. Services: Will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 21 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 4 S. Main St., Richlandtown Family and friends may call Sat. from 10 to 11 a.m. at the churchInterment in Richlandtown Union Cemetery Contributions: St. Johns Lutheran Church, PO Box 459, Richlandtown, PA 18955Jeffrey Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service is handling the arrangementswww.janauglefcs.com

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Parents:
Warren Ellsworth Ackerman (1891 - 1973)
Mary Susan Sames Ackerman (1890 - 1963)

Spouse:
Phyllis V. Horne Ackerman (1927 - ____.)