Eleanor E. Ratcliff
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Eleanor E. Ratcliff, 89, of Parkesburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Harrison Senior Living in Christiana where she resided for the past year. She was the widow of the late Esteel M. Ratcliff who died in 1972. Born in East Brandywine, she was the daughter of the late Percy and Sarah Keimer Trumbower.
An area resident her whole life, she was formerly employed by Green Giant and Penquin Industries. Eleanor was a life member of Parkesburg Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary and she attended the Parkesburg Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by three children; Eleanor E. Martin of Brandymoore, Esteel M. Ratcliff, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Harrisburg and Eugene A. Ratcliff and wife Edna of Parkesburg, nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and two sisters; Kathleen E. Heidelbaugh of Texas and Sarah J. Trumbower of Parkesburg. She was preceded in death by a daughter Edna Mae Ratcliff and three siblings; Grace Heidelbaugh, Florence Ames and Percy Trumbower.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 11:00am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at Faggs Manor Presbyterian Cemetery. Viewing from 10 am to the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Parkesburg Fire Co. 329 1st Ave. Parkesburg, PA 19365
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Eleanor worked tirelessly for
Eleanor worked tirelessly for the Parkesburg Fire Company and its Auxillary. She represented the best of our caring community.My deepest sympathy to her family.
we want to send our deepest
we want to send our deepest sypathy to the family.we will miss your mother we new her for years.she was a very nice lady.
We are sorry for your loss
Dear Edna and Gene,
we were saddened to hear of Eleanor's passing. We know that no words can soften the pain of you missing her, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Revelations 21:1-4
Gene @ Edna, my condo;ences
Gene @ Edna, my condo;ences on the loss of your Mom. -Greg-
Gene and Essie
Gene and Essie,
I knew both of you and your mother for many years beginning when I joined the fire company as a junior firefighter. Your Mother was there for us night and day, rain or shine to make sure we had coffee, water and food when we would be out at a fire for an extended period. I was very sorry to hear of her passing. I did not find out of her passing until after the service or else I would have attended the services. Please extend my sympathy to you and your families.
Chris Rice