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Ralph J. Painter, retired machinist

October 9, 2023

Ralph J. Painter, 70, of Millsboro, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. 

He was born in Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 16, 1952, to the late Ralph C. Painter and Blanche Enola Yoder. He was a machinist for NTN Corp in Lititz, Pa., for over 32 years. 

He loved boating, cars, and fishing. 

He will be remembered by his wife of 24 years, Sharon; and his three children, Tim Painter, Keith Painter and Tracy Painter; stepson, Derek Davidson; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandsons, sister, Judith Bleacher; and niece, Teri Kirchoff. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to be made in Ralph’s name to the American Cancer Society, cancer.org

Online condolences can be made by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com

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