Ralph O. Pierce

BARBERTON---Ralph O. Pierce, 91, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 5, 2015.

Ralph was born in Haydenville, Ohio and had been an area resident most of his life where he retired from McNeil Machine in 1985. He was a member of Community Gospel Tabernacle in Barberton. Ralph loved fishing and having fish fry's. He was also a member of the Brewster Anglers Club for over 30 years.

Preceded in death by his first wife Leah; and brothers Rex, Harry, Charles and Jerry; Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Ruby M.; son Stanley (Joy) Hebb; daughters Teresa Pierce and Sherry Wyscarver; step-son Timothy Morgan; granddaughter Rachel (Albert) Sankey; great-grandchildren Celia and Bradley; step-grandchildren Samantha and Derek; step-great-granddaughter Renee; and brother Rudy (Noni) Pierce.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Community Gospel Tabernacle, 191 East State St., Barberton. Pastor Donita Huffman officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Calling Hours Wednesday from 4-7 P.M. at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton and also Thursday, One Hour Prior to the service at the Church.