Frank L. Ramage

Frank L. “Pap Frank” Ramage, 96 of Claysville, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Washington Hospital. He was born in the family home in Claysville, on February 4, 1921, the son of the late Robert Bruce Ramage and Ione Linville Ramage. Frank worked on the family farm and as a factory worker at Brockway Glass #7. He was a member of the Claysville Christian Church. Frank loved his family, family gatherings, the farm and holidays. He also raised, showed and farmed Belgian horses.  One of the original 4-H leaders, Frank enjoyed the Washington County Fair and other local fairs, horse sales and traveling to Amish Country and visiting with his Amish friends. He was very active in horse pulls. He also pulled horses and was a judge at local horse pulls and Pennsylvania State Farm Show. Frank was a member of the West Alexander Saddle Club, a charter member of the Washington County Horse and Mule Association and was a member of the Pennsylvania Horse and Mule Association, a lifetime member of Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America, member of the Future Farmers of America and was a Donegal Township Road Supervisor. On June 27, 1939, he married Daunice L. Clutter Ramage, who died November 27, 1998. Surviving are three daughters, Mary Kathryn (the late Albert) Hrobak of Warren, OH, Phyllis R. (the late Donald E.) Ryburn of Washington, Janice L. (the late Phillip “Flip”) Buckingham of Claysville; seven grandchildren, Tammie Jo (Chad) Buckingham Moore, Judd W. Caldwell, R. Bruce Ryburn, J. Mark (Niki) Ryburn, Shelly (Greg) Caldwell Woods, Eric K. (Jane) Buckingham, Rend’ee K. (the late Brian) Caldwell Leech; eight great grandchildren, Karae Wigal (Sam “Diesel”) Avolia, Taylor (Andy) Aughe, Hunter Moore, Raven Moore, Madison Ryburn, Preston Buckingham, Victoria Buckingham, Ryer Hull; four great grandchildren, Dakohta Avolia, Emmah Avolia, Kaylee Aughe and Kaiden Aughe. Deceased in addition to his parents and wife are a daughter, Emma “Charlene” Ramage Caldwell; siblings, Frances “Ick” Haynes and Halden J. Ramage. Friends will be received Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 2 to 8 p.m. and Monday, November 20, 2017 from 11 to noon the time of service at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, with Rev. Meade Lacock officiating. Burial will follow at Claysville Cemetery.