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John Francis Ranish, 88, formerly of Chesapeake Beach, died in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 25, 1999. He was born on March 29, 1911 in Ramey, Pennsylvania to Michael and Julia Ranish. He served in the United States Army during World War II in Company A 720th Military Police Battalion and was stationed in Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines. He was employed in the maintenance division of the Naval Research Laboratory from which he retired in 1975 after 33 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Stallings-Williams American Legion, Post 206. He is survived by three sisters, Margaret Kittelberger of La Plata, Helen Dennis of Louisville, KY, Elizabeth Quillen of Prospect, KY, Doris Fowler of Waldorf; and one brother, Donald Ranish of Greenwood, DE. He is also survived by longtime companion, Frances Fletcher and her daughter, Sheila Wright, both of New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Margueritte Wood Ranish; his parents and sisters, Susan De Bolt and Julia Jones. Funeral services and interment were held on September 29, 1999 at Southern Memorial Gardens. Father Russell of St. Anthony's Catholic Church officiated and members of the American Legion provided honors and presented the flag. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association of one's choice. Arrangements were provided by Strong-Thorne Mortuary in Albuquerque and Raymond Funeral Home in Dunkirk.
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