Ralph C. Warner

Ralph C. Warner, 83, of Owego, NY passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ralph was born in Endicott, NY on September 13, 1937 to the late Harmon and Helen (English) Warner of Owego. He was predeceased by his sister Eunice Weeks and brother, James Warner. Ralph was a graduate of Owego Free Academy and served as a Private First Class in the US Army. He was honorably discharged in 1962 and began employment with NYSDOT in Owego. Ralph worked for DOT for 30+ years and "retired" at 55. He continued to work well into his 80's as the sole employee of his own paving business. Ralph married the love of his life, Helen "Lynn" Warner on Valentines Day, 1959 and they spent the next 61 years as faithful partners in life and love. They had 3 children, Tod (3/14/61-3/12/13), Vicki Harrell (fianc Paul Rathke) and Stacey; eight grandchildren, Greg Warner, Brandi Wilson (Brian), Chad Warner, Joshua (Catherine) Warner, Rachel Lincoln, Macey and Cole Harrell, and his special buddy and "favorite grandchild" Lukey Warner. He also left behind many cousins, nieces and nephews. Ralphs wisdom, stubbornness, many opinions, gentle guidance and abundance of love for his family will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. Ralph loved gambling at the casinos ("I got home") and going to Harris Diner every morning to hang, gossip and laugh with his best buds, Sam Harris and Jim Morse. His death, like his life, was fulfilled with dignity, respect and, above all, love. Ralphs family would like to thank Nicole and Jen who take such good care of him and made his treatments a little more bearable. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to UHS Nephrology. MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared in Ralph's guestbook at www.macphersonfh.com .