Ralph Weaver

Ralph Weaver, 74, of New Freeport (Gilmore Twp.), Pa. died unexpectedly at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2013 in his home.He was born March 4, 1939 in Jackson Twp., Greene Co. Pa. a son of the late Ray (Buss) and Anna Katherine Utt Weaver and had been a resident of Gilmore Twp. since 1966.Mr. Weaver was a member and former deacon of the Centennial Church of God and had been attending the Maranantha Baptist Church in Holbrook, Pa., at the time of his death.He was a former member of the Centennial Cemetery Board of Directors.Mr. Weaver enjoyed his time with his family and grandchildren, traveling and hunting.He was a former employee of Berdine Custom Hardwoods, Paris Construction Company, Green Ridge Oil, Headlee Brothers Sawmill, Pace Pipeline and was last employed as a supervisor for Gilmore Twp. for approximately 18 years prior to retiring in 2008.On August 1, 1964 he married Betty Jean Morris who survives.Also surviving are a son, David, husband of Penny Weaver and a daughter, Lisa Gatrell, companion of Sam Byrne, both of New Freeport; five grandchildren, Kurtis Gatrell, companion of Shana Yanak, Kevin and Keith Gatrell, Lauren and Craig Weaver; one great grandchild, Bailey Gatrell; three brothers, John Albert and Charles (Bub) Weaver both of New Freeport and Donley, husband of Fern Weaver of Holbrook; several nieces and nephews.Deceased in addition to his parents are two sisters, Edna Mae (Sis) Main and Betty Lee Cunningham.