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Ralph Merle Duncan

October 28, 1928 — April 6, 2024

Ralph Merle Duncan, 95, passed away on Saturday April 06, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. He was the husband of Katherine S. (Heckman) Duncan, whom he married on November 20, 2004.

Born in Indiana, PA on October 28, 1928, Ralph was the son of the late Leslie Brooks and Elizabeth (Hill) Duncan. Ralph was a Pentecostal Minister for the duration of his career, working with several churches through the years. In his free time, Mr. Duncan loved cars, his dog Tippy and being with his family. Ralph was known as dedicating his life to God.

Mr. Duncan is survived by his wife of nearly 20 years, Katherine Duncan; two sons, Roger Duncan and Nathan Duncan; three grandchildren, Lisa Pugliese and husband, Mark, Jason Duncan and wife, Nicole, Kelly Heckman and husband, Charlie; four great-grandchildren, Josh, Abby, Mackenzie, Charles Jr; daughter-in-law, Susan Duncan; special friends, Larry McKendrick and Family, Mark “Joe” McKendrick II, Jack Seigh, Gene and Betty Bender, and Jack Ross and Family. Ralph was preceded in death by his first wife, Sophie McKendrick; second wife, Elizabeth Duncan; daughter, Stella Aites; son, Daniel Duncan; son-in-law, Dale Aites; granddaughter, Janeen Duncan; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Duncan.

A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will take place at 10AM on Saturday June 22, 2024 at Luther Chapel Lutheran Cemetery in Corral with Pastor Gary Williams officiating. Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangement's.


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