Ralph C. Lunger, 80

Friday, 29 October 2010
Ralph C. Lunger, 80, Rossiter, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born April 6, 1930, in Hillman, a son of the late William and Alice M. (Stoops) Lunger.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was married to Hilda G. Lunger, who preceded him in death Nov. 30, 2008.

Mr. Lunger loved hunting, fishing and farming.

Surviving relatives include a son, David Shields of Rossiter; four daughters, Mary Stamler and husband John of Cleveland, Ohio, Karen Ishman and husband Jacob of Punxsutawney, Ellen Bishop and husband Warren of Marchand, and Donna Gallagher of Rossiter; 11 grandchildren, Rick Stamler, Michele Toth, Tom Shields, Theresa Kensel, Lee Shields, Rebecca McKinney, April Ishman, Bridget Ishman, Eric Bishop, Matthew Bishop and Brock Gallagher; seven great-grandchildren, Virginia Rose, Carson, Tyson, Susan Adalyn, Joshua, J.J. and Brittney; a brother, Donald Lunger of Rossiter; a sister; Elta “Margie” Bishop of Punxsutawney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffery Scott Ishman; five brothers, Paul Lunger, LeRoy “Rice” Lunger, Charles Lunger, Clairr Lunger and Norman Lunger; and two sisters; Mary Lunger and Gladys Spencer.

Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McCabe Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2010, at the funeral home with Captains Keith and Katie Jache officiating.

Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomes.com.
Posted online in the Punxsutawney Spirit
Last Updated ( Friday, 29 October 2010 )