(From the Daily Standard, Celina, OH, Mar 18, 2004)
Ronald Joseph Ronald James Joseph, 71, of Coldwater, died at 1 a.m. March 15, 2004, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 14, 1933, in Mendon, to Orvin James and Ercel V. Arrington Joseph. Surviving are a son, Terry (Mary Jo) of Celina; a daughter, Gloria J. of Decatur, Ind.; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Deceased is a son, Gary E . He retired as a truck driver from John Cheeseman Trucking, Fort Recovery. He was a member of American Legion posts in Celina and Coldwater. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Karen Long officiating. Burial will be at Friends Chapel Cemetery, Rockford. Calling is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. |