Ralph Ball

Ralph Ball, 75, of Deersville, died Friday, September 21, 2018 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center, in Canton.

Ralph was born December 27, 1942 in Fort Gay, WV to Eathel and Josephine {Maynard} Ball.

He married Judy Yurick on August 17, 1964.

Ralph retired from Babcock and Wilcox as a nondestructive metal testing inspector after 24 years. He attended the Dover Alliance Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking.

Ralph will be deeply missed by his children Jean (Joe) Skinner of New Philadelphia, Laura Colbert of Akron, and Scott Ball of WV; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother Archie Ball of NC; sister Amy Green of Akron.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, son Jason Ball, parents and several brothers and sisters.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Dover Alliance Church, 228 East 3rd St. Dover, Ohio 44622 with Pastor Rick Rose officiating.  Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.