Ralph H. Spence Ralph H. Spence, 78 yrs. of Honey Brook, Pa. died on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Paoli Hospital, following an illness.

He was born in Elkton, MD on August 22, 1936.  Ralph was the son of the late Francis H. and Violet V. (Jones) Spence.  He was the husband of the late Renate H. (Bauer) Spence, who died on July 13, 2004.

Ralph retired as the manger for WCOJ AM radio station in Coatesville, while he was employed, he served so many other roles at the station.   He was a graduate of the Elkton High School and served in the US Army.  Ralph was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  He was an avid ham radio operator and even had his call signal on his auto license plate.   He and his late wife supported and contributed to many charitable organizations, during their lifetime.       

Surviving are three sisters, Shirley Dangerfield and Carolyn Hutson both of Elkton, MD and Marilyn McMillan of Middletown, DE. There are also several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 1 PM from the Oxford Cemetery, Limestone and Church Streets, Oxford, Pa.  There will be no calling hour or funeral home service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Ralph to the Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern PA, Inc., PO Box 181, Pocopson, PA  19366-0181.

Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook

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I have lost a good friend in the passing of Ralph, a fraternal Ham Radio Operator (W3XK). I have known Ralph and Renate since they moved to Honey Brook years ago. We have been neighbors and close communicators both face to face and over the radio waves and more recently on the internet with Skype. Ralph spent his life loving his God while striving for perfection in every thing he did. His friendship and mentoring will last for ever in my memory as he now rests having gone home. From one Ham to another rest in peace good friend and 73. De WB3HHV Bob I will notify the Amateur Radio community of his passing and now a "Silent Key"

~ Robert Morton Honey Brook, PA
1/28/2015 2:37:32 PM

Condolences to Ralph's family. My husband and I were their downstairs neighbors many years ago at South Broad St., Honey Brook. I often talked to Renate. Years later, my mother-in-law, Jane Houck, was their downstairs neighbor and she also spoke kindly of Ralph and Renate.

~ Bill and Nancy Houck
1/21/2015 8:46:15 PM

Mrs Dangerfield and all of Ralph's family, Please accept our deepest condolences. Ralph has been our neighbor for 14 years and he will be sorely missed. Our family genuinely enjoyed Ralph and Renate as part of our little community and our hearts are heavy for your loss. We know Ralph is finally united again with Renate and we hope you can find some comfort in that. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any help you need in Honey Brook.

~ Kevin and Maggie Prichard Honey Brook, PA
1/20/2015 10:31:47 AM

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