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Ralph Waite

Milesburg, PA

February 19, 1936 - January 30, 2017

Ralph Waite Obituary

Ralph E. Waite, 80, of Unionville, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. Ralph was born in Bellefonte, a son of the late Joseph and Mae Waite. On December 22, 1961, he married "Flo" Lucas Waite who survives at home. Also surviving is his daughter, Lauri and her husband, Michael Bezilla and their children, Amanda and Alex Bezilla, of Magnolia, Texas; and his son, Tim and wife, Shelley Waite, and their children, Rebecca and Rachel Waite, of Landenberg. Also surviving is his brother, George Waite, of Marietta, Ga.; and his sister, Jean Reichard, of Waynesboro. Ralph was a member of the Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church and head of the trustees at the church for many years. Ralph was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army and a member of the American Legion. He was an elected official for over 40 years on Unionville Borough Council for which he was president for 25 years. Ralph retired from Bell of Pennsylvania after 38 years of service and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Gerald Waite, Phil Waite and Lewis Waite. A memorial service will be held at the Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Ronald Baker officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church, 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823, in memory of Ralph E. Waite. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. The family would also like to express our sincere thanks for the caring staff at Centre Crest.

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