OBIT: Carl RIPPLE, 2001, formerly of Somerset County, PA
  
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  RIPPLE
  
  Carl Ripple, 83, of 631 Rife Run Road, Manheim formerly of Central
  City died Feb. 26, 2001 at Essa Flory Hospice Center, 685 Good Drive,
  Lancaster, following a lengthy illness.  Born June 21, 1917 in
  Lewistown, he was the son of the late Charles and Myrtle (Gross)
  Ripple.  Surviving is his wife of 59 years Victoria Sprock Ripple, two
  daughters: Joyce M. married to Tom G. Krivak of Pittsburgh and Gloria
  J. Ripple of Chicago, Ill. Three grandchildren and two
  great-grandchildren.  Brother of Richard married to Mary C. Ripple of
  Manheim.  A sister Ruth Heckathorn of Newton Falls, Ohio.  A foster
  sister Almeda Manges of Central City.  He was predeceased by 10
  brothers and sisters.  Carl worked at Agway Inc. in Manheim as a
  pellet mill operator until his retirement in 1979.  Formerly he had
  worked for 20 years as a coal miner at Reitz Coal Co. #4 in Central
  City. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and trapping.  Funeral
  service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home,
  305 Central Ave., Central City, with the Rev. Randy Reynolds
  officiating. There will be viewing from 10 to 11 a.m.  Interment in
  Daley Christian Cemetery, Central City.  Memorial contributions may be
  made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125
  Lancaster, Pa. 17604-4125.
  
  Daily American, February 28, 2001
  
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