Ralph H. Straight

Ralph H. Straight, 95, passed away on May 20, 2009 at VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY.Born April 14, 1914 in Marsh Hill, PA, he was raised in Elmira, NY where he lived until moving to Syracuse with his wife in 2005.A veteran of WWII, he served four years in the Air Force/Army Air Corp, mostly stationed in the Philippines and New Guinea.He worked for LeValley McLeod, Inc. for 45 years, retiring in 1979 as Vice President.He was predeceased by his first wife (Dorothy M.) in 1960, and his second wife (Margaret C.) of 42 years in January, 2009.He is survived by his four daughters: Linda Abbas of Elmhurst, NY; Margaret (Alton) Allen of Jacksonville, FL; Mary (Gerald) Sheehan of West Milford, NJ; Barbara (Danny) Sabatino of Syracuse, NY; sister Florence (Harry) Wilkins of East Palmyra, NY; two grandsons, Patrick and Conor of West Milford, NJ, sisters- and brother-in law, and several nieces and nephews.Calling hours will be at Olthof Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMwith a memorial service immediately following at 6:00 PM with Reverend William Vallet officiating. Family will continue to receive friends at Olthof's until 7:00 PM. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ralph's memory to any local food bank.Leave A Loving Legacy