Francis Lee Raplee

Age 63 Formerly of Elmira, NY went to be with the Lord on Monday February 18, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Tammi Raplee Gryniuk, (Darren); grandchildren, Mason and Mia Gryniuk; sisters, Beverly Raplee Foust (Dale), of Mainesburg, PA, and Kathy Raplee Harris, (Stan) of Wellsburg, NY; brother, Preston Raplee (Deby Kay), of Xena, OH,; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, LeRoy Raplee, mother, EvaWorthington Austin, step father, David Austin, and brother David A. Austin.Francis was a United States Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient of the Vietnam War. He was a truck mechanic and retired from JCD Transportation of Elmira, NY Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Thursday February 21, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Service there at 3:00 PM, the Reverend Donald Rockwell will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA, with military honors at the grave. Those wishing may make donations to the Bath VA Hospital, for Resident Activities, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.