Person:Ralph Nicholson (2)

RALPH E. NICHOLSON  The Republic, October 6, 1977
 Ralph E. Nicholson, 75, of Meyersdale RD 3, died September 9, 1977, in Berlin. A native of the late Richard and Fanny (Lepley) Nicholson.  His wife, Bertha (Swearman) Nicholson, preceded him in death.  Mr. Nicholson was a charter member and co-founder of Laurel Falls Association, a retired employee of Shipley Hardware, a member of St. Paul Wilhelm United Church of Christ and a charter member of Meyersdale Sportmen's Association.  Surviving are three children, Mrs. Anns B. Yoder, Meyersdale RD 1; Richard  G. and Harold E. Nicholson, Meyersdale; a brother, Alva J. Nicholson, Meyersdale RD 3; five sisters, Mrs. Nancy Uphold, Meyersdale RD 1; Mrs.  Esther Hetrick, Mrs. Lillian Johnson, Meyersdale RD 3; Mrs. Voola Swearman, Meyersdale RD 4, and Mrs. Matilda Miller, Salisbury; eight grandchildren and  three great-grandchildren. A service was conducted Monday at St. Paul Wilhelm Church with Rev. Walter  Fike officiating.  Funeral arrangements were made by Leckemby Funeral Home.  Interment, the church cemetery.