NILES, OH – Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret, Ralph J. Ambrose passed away Tuesday morning, Oct 4, 2011 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Ralph was born Feb. 16, 1927, in Warren, Ohio the son of William and Flora (Jamison) Ambrose.

He retired in 1982 from Republic Steel as a supervisor after 38 years of service.

Ralph was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Ohltown United Methodist Church, where he was very active and had served as a Trustee and was a member of the Men’s group.

Ralph was a kind and gentle man, a devoted family man, and loved by all who knew him. His hobbies included gardening, fishing and wood working.

Ralph leaves three children, Gloria Ambrose of Niles, Kathleen Capuzzi of Centerburg, OH and Ralph Ambrose of Tallahassee, Fla.; as well as five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

His wife, the former Margaret Brooks, whom he married March 7, 1945, passed away on Sept. 2, 2006.
Ralph was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Kenneth Ambrose; a granddaughter, Vickie Drescher; and nine brothers and sisters.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel, and again from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ohltown United Methodist Church, where services will be held at 10 a.m.

The family suggests that donations be made to the church in Ralph’s name.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.