Ralph Dougherty, Jr., 86, formerly of Groveland Florida, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Groveland Florida. Ralph was born in Antes Forte , Pennsylvania, the son of the late Ralph Dougherty and Dorothy Sechler Dougherty.
Ralph was formerly employed by Baker Commodities in Syracuse as a manager. He enjoyed spending time with all of his family members, working in the yard, and playing volley ball with his friends at the YMCA. He was a member of the Fraternal Order Of Masons.
Besides his parents, Ralph was predeceased by his former wife, Jean Overdorf Dougherty (2001), a daughter, Linda Cummings (2013), two brothers, Larry Dougherty , and Paul Dougherty, and two sisters, Etta Mae Dougherty and Donna Burger.
He is survived by his wife Maralee Conzelmann Dougherty, two daughters, Veronica (Richard) Travis of Cato, Gloria Southard of Cato, two step children, Jill (Bob) Hierholzer of Syracuse and Eric Conzelmann of Florida, three brothers, Dale (Bernice) Dougherty of PA, Ted (Lana) Dougherty of PA, and Bill (Rosemary) Dougherty of PA, five sisters, Mary (Harold) Zeisloft of FL, Beverly (Sam) Harding of PA, Sue (John) Wolfe of PA, Cathy (Lee) Mitstifer of PA, and Sherry (Jim) Cotner of PA, seven grandchildren , eight great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will take place, Saturday, June 25, from 12:00-2:00 PM at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Service in Cato. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home at 2:00, burial will take place immediately following at the Meridian cemetery in Meridian, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/donate?