Ralph E. Goodge

Austintown- Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday at the Lane Funeral Home-Mineral Ridge Chapel for Ralph E. Goodge, age 78 who died Thursday evening in St. Elizabeth Hospital. Ralph was born May 27, 1932 in Ravenna and was the son of the late Wilbur F. and Evelyn (Miers) Goodge. He had worked for Ohio Bell in the central office for over 30 years, retiring a number of years ago. Ralph had served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and had an interest in WWII memorabilia and comic books. He was an avid scuba diver and was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeye's. Ralph is survived by his wife, the former Vera M. Stevens whom he married Sept. 12, 1959. He leaves a daughter Kathleen and her husband Brian Hart of Columbus and his two grandchildren, Danielle and Evan Hart whom he was very fond and proud of. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Richard A. Goodge and a brother Robert Goodge. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-2 PM Wednesday prior to the services.