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Ralph E. Pettit

May 25, 1942 — December 22, 2023

Ralph E. Pettit, 81, of Telford, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Jefferson-Lansdale Hospital.


Born on May 25, 1942, in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Anna (Lotz) Pettit.


A graduate of Yeadon High School, Ralph went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard. Following his Honorable Discharge, he enjoyed a thirty-year career as a High Voltage Cable Splicer with PECO.


Outside of work, he found pleasure in going down to Villas, NJ with the family, boating, hunting, fishing, and gardening.


Lovingly known as "Big Pop-Pop," Ralph was extremely devoted to his family and his late wife, Ann. Everything he did in life reflected his love and dedication to his family.


In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of fifty-three years: Ann S. Pettit, who passed away on October 2, 2019; his son: Christopher Ralph Pettit, Sr., who passed away on June 30, 2023; and his brother: Frank Pettit.


Ralph will be lovingly remembered by his daughter: Janet A. Kershner, and her husband Thomas C., of Ambler, PA; daughter-in-law: Kathleen A. Pettit, of East Rockhill, PA; five grandchildren: Christopher Ralph Pettit, Jr. (Erin), Katrina Ann Pettit (Jarrett), Alexis Ann Supplee (Tom), Cole Thomas Supplee (Hillary), and Emma Catherine Kershner; two great-grandchildren: Dakota Jo Pettit and Rylee Ann Pettit; nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews.


A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 445 North Main Street, Sellersville, PA, from 9:30am until 10:45am.  A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00am in church.


Interment will follow in Union Cemetery of Quakertown, Cemetery Road, Quakertown.


Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown.

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