Alberta A. Ralph's Obituary
Alberta Ann Ralph, age 98, passed away peacefully, after a short illness on Wednesday, October 25th in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania surrounded by family and friends. She was born in the family farmhouse in Bishopville, MD on December 12, 1924, daughter of the late Joseph W. and Stella M. (Tubbs) Hickman.
Alberta graduated from Buckingham High School in Berlin, MD in June of 1942. She enjoyed entertainment, boating and a relaxing beach life. Alberta was involved in her community and was President of the VFW 7234 Ladies Auxiliary and held other offices as well.
Alberta was married to Leslie Hocker, son of Dr. Kendall and Neti (West) Hocker. They moved to Miami, FL where she worked in a PX during WWII. Leslie was a Sergeant in the military police. They have a daughter, Maria A. Hocker.
Later Alberta married Henry M. Ralph. Henry fought in the Pacific theater during WWII. They had twins; Ernest H. Ralph (wife Cheryl DePase Ralph) and Eric J. Ralph (Deceased) (wife Sharon Hayden Ralph). Alberta and Henry lived in Seaford, DE most of their lives and in retirement enjoyed being snowbirds escaping to their Florida home for the winters. She was a kindhearted and loving soul and will be deeply and genuinely missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
In addition to her parents, Alberta was predeceased by her siblings: Joseph W. Hickman Jr., Ethel Mae Reed, Franklin J. Hickman, Clara Ellen Banks, Viola Edna (Peg) Megee and Betty June Vickers/Kelly. She is survived by 6 grandchildren: Susan Turner Davi, Matthew Turner, Zachary Ralph, Joseph Ralph, Sarah Ralph, and Douglas Ralph; and 5 great grandchildren: Savannah Turner Lamott, Katie Turner, Danny Gershenfeld, Andy Gershenfeld and Alice Ralph.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, AT 11:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Clarksville Chapel, 34874 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Georges Cemetery, Omar Road at Route 26, Clarksville, DE 19945.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Alberta’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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