
Ralph J. Dinsmore
July 05, 1921 - August 04, 2012
Obituary
Ralph J. Dinsmore of Aberdeen died Saturday, August 4 at Golden Living Center in Hastings, PA. he was 91.
Born in Greene, PA he was the son of the late Jackson W. and Ada E. (Gallagher) Dinsmore and husband of the late Doris M. (Severn) Dinsmore who died in 2009.
Mr. Dinsmore worked from 1942-1982 for the Pennsylvania Railroad where he was a block operator. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 156, Quarryville, PA and he loved boating, traveling, and reading.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia A. Barnes and her husband Richard of Hastings, PA; grandchildren, Rebecca Link and husband Wyatt, Tracy Nagle and husband Tommy, and Scott Barnes; great grandchildren, Levi and Tucker Link and Abigail Nagle and his sister, Velma A. Hodson of Miami Gardens, FL. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by his sisters, Maude Snyder and Mildred Horner.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 8 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home where funeral services conducted Dr. Robert Clipp will be held on Thursday, August 9 at 10:00. Interment will be in Chestnut Level Presbyterian Cemetery in Quarryville, PA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Department of Neurosurgery, One Charles Center, 100 N. Charles Street, Suite 429A, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Wed Aug 8, 2012 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Wed Aug 8, 2012 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Graveside
Thu Aug 9, 2012 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Chestnut Level Presbyterian Cemetery • 1068 Chestnut Level Rd., Quarryville, PA
Service
Thu Aug 9, 2012 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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JoAnne Gunther
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Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget my awesome neighbor and friend next door. he always brought laughter to my day in our conversations..! He will be missed. May you find comfort in God's love & blessings ~ JoAnne
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Steve Sloboda
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ride the rails with God now old friend Steve
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Cecil & Myrtle Blevins
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Patricia & Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Dinny at our railroad retiree breakfasts. He enoyed coming to them so much. He was a fun loving person, always joking and laughing and enjoyed being around his fellow workers. God bless Cecil & Myrtle Blevins
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Marna & Ken Severn
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Patty, We want to send you our deepest regret on the loss of your dad.May, he rest in peace.
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The Family of John Severn, Sr.
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John loved his conversations with Denny and Doris when visiting them at home on Bush River. John went before you, but now all are together again. Our condolences to your family. Linda Severn and children John Severn, Jr. & Donna Severn Martin
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Blanche Hutchins
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Pat, sister Doris and I are so sorry for your loss. We met as he visited your mom and we visited Lucy, our mom. Quite a character.