Ralph J. Read Sr.
February 12, 1930 - March 31, 2022
Ralph James Read, Sr., 92, of Cresco, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono. Born in Hope, New Jersey he was the son of the late Winfield and Beatrice (Allen) Read. Ralph was the beloved husband of the late Ella Mae (Luckey) Read. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. Ralph worked as a carpenter for W.E. Read and Sons for many years and later went on to work at Pocono Country Place as a maintenance man. Ralph truly enjoyed traveling, Nascar Races and he was an avid beer can collector. Survivors: Ralph will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Ralph Read, Jr. and his wife Donna and Ricky Read; daughters, Brenda Read Haber and Debra Caflin and husband Dennis; step daughters, Joan Vohl Hamilton and Jean Kostenbader; grandchildren, Nathan Read, Katherine Read, Keith Read, Kevin Caflin, Kelley Caflin, Maya Haber, Abbe Hamilton and William Kostenbader and great grandchildren, Dillan Read, RuthAnn Brawley, Anna Caflin and Sofia Caflin. Ralph was preceded in death by his stepson, William Vohl, III; brothers, Richard Read, Harold Read and Robert Read and sister, Dorothea Mason. Services: A graveside service will be private at Hope Moravian Cemetery of New Jersey.
Ralph James Read, Sr., 92, of Cresco, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono. Born in Hope, New Jersey he was the son of the late Winfield and Beatrice (Allen) Read. Ralph was the beloved husband of the late... View Obituary & Service Information