Ralph E. Haines

CORTLAND- Ralph E. Haines, age 81, passed away February 10, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital after a brief period of declining health.
Ralph was born in Dunbar, Pennsylvania to the late Russell and Esther (Smith) Haines. He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Ralph was a proud Veteran of the National Guard and the U.S. Air Force serving in Battery C First Training Battalion in Ft. Bliss, Texas.
Ralph retired from American Welding with over 30 years of service.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and being home with Karen watching the birds out of his front window. He will be fondly remembered for sneaking off to smoke his pipe. Ralph was never afraid to make a small wager, he always would bet on the Superbowl with his daughter.
Besides his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his sister Margaret Reddick.
Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years and eleven months, Karen (Lewis) Haines, his daughter Trudy (Gregory) Fenton, and his son Ronald Haines; five grandchildren, Daniel, Blake, Ronnie, Makayla, and Shawn; four great-grandchildren, Wade, Kennedy, Caleb, and Ryan; and a sister Joyce Muha.
Friends may call 1-3PM Saturday, March 12th at the Lane Funeral Homes, Shafer-Winans Chapel, 164 N. High St. in Cortland, the funeral service will begin at 3PM and conclude with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, 812 Youngstown Kingsville Rd. SE Vienna, Ohio 44473, or to the Police Athletic League of Warren, 624 Eastland Ave. SE Warren, Ohio 44484.
Visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences with Ralph’s family.