Ralph Clelland, 72, of 107 Nice Street, Waynesburg, died Thursday, October 8, 1998, in his residence. Mr. Clelland was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was awarded a Purple Heart. A former resident of Fayette County, he resided most of his life in Waynesburg, where he had worked at the Curry Home as a maintenance man, and for the post office as a mail carrier. He later worked at The Meadows for several years. He was a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church in Waynesburg; the James T. Farrell Post 330 of the American Legion; and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4793, Waynesburg. He also was a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 461, Waynesburg. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Marshock Maletta Clelland, whom he married November 16, 1979; a son, David Shane Clelland of New Hampshire; a daughter, Susan Gay Gauthier; three stepchildren, Michael, Georganne and Patty Maletta, all of Rices Landing; four grandchildren; and a brother, Gaylord Clelland of West Middlesex. Deceased are three brothers, George Clelland, David Clelland and Daryl Clelland, who died in infancy; and a sister, Vanetta Lemley. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Saturday, October 10, 1998Ralph Clelland
Former maintenance man and mail carrier
He was born October 6, 1926, in Star Junction, a son of George and Elizabeth Morgan Clelland.