Ralph N. Block, DDS
September 28, 1920 ~ February 28, 2009
Ralph N. Block, DDS, 88, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Saturday, February 28, 2009.
He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Sept. 28, 1920.
Ralph graduated from Triadelphia High School in 1938, attended WVU and graduated from Northwestern Dental School in 1943. He served in the Army Dental Corp in Belgium and Germany during WWII, then served as a dentist in the Air Force for nine years. In 1958 he established a dental practice in Weirton, WV from which he retired in 1993. He was a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Endodontics, the WV Dental Association which presented him with a Certificate of Distinction in 2008 in recognition of 50 years of service to the public and profession.
Ralph was a member of the Wheeling Oglebay Tennis Club and the USTA. In retirement, he demonstrated his passion for life through his tireless promotion of tennis among his local friends and colleagues.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his brother, Herman. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Welters Block, whom he married in 1954; one son, David, of Wheeling, WV; two daughters, Janet Toth (Doug) of Pittsburgh, PA and Barbara Koontz (Rob) of Rochester, NY; two grandsons, Doug and Brad Koontz, of Rochester, NY; and one niece, Nancy Riley, of Oklahoma City, OK.
Dr. Block's family will receive friends Friday, March 6, 2009, from 10AM until the 11AM Memorial Service at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or to the charity of your choice.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
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Our deepest sympathy to the family. Dr. Block was our dentist for many years when we lived in Weirton. He will be sadly missed.
Ronnie and family, we send our love and sympathy to you. Remember, Ronnie, take care. Much love, Pete and Evelyn
Dr. Block family , Sorry to hear of your loss. We had many great tennis games at Weir Memorial Pool He was an excellent player. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. sincerely, Jerry Hamill
Dear Ronnie, My most profound condolences. i will always remember his great laugh and enjoyment of the the game he loved. I think of him every time there is a questionable call! bill
Dear Barbara and family, please know our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this sad time. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of your Dad and of the good times you had together. God Bless Always.
Barb, I am saddened to learn of the passing of your Father. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of times shared with Father help you through this difficult time. Melvin and Leslie Dawson
Jan and family—Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. It was good that you could be there as he died peacefully at home. jp skp
Dear Janet, I was sorry to read of the passing of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with all of you at this difficult time. Janice (Ollila) Pepe
Dr Brock’s Family, I always enjoyed playing tennis with Ralph. He was a great guy. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
I remember Dr. Block as a neighbor to my parents on Capitol Dr. He was a fine man and our heats go out to the remaing family.
Jan and family, On behalf of all your friends and coworkers at CVS Caremark, our condolences to you on the passing of your father.
Dearest Ronnie and David, Had this compulsion to suddenly look at Weirton Daily Times on-line and found Ralph’s obituary. We send our deepest love and sympathy to you all. We shall remember his life in prayer on Wed. 3/4 and Sun. 3/8 at the altar here at Trinity-Parkersburg. May God bless you all during this time in your life. Lovingly, Larry and Jean
Jan, My condolences to you and your family with the recent passing of your father. I knew a bit about him based upon conversations you and I have had over the years but reading about his life and accomplishments you get a true sense of what a respected and valued member he was in the community he served and lived in. I hope that offers you some peace in a difficult time. Ken
Mrs. Block, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Block. I never liked coming to the office as a child for treatment but you both made the trip so much more pleasant. May you also remember all the good times during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet, I was sorry to hear of the passing of you Dad. My thoughts and deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ronnie, Janet, Barb, and David, The Barksdale family is saddened to learn of Dr. Block’s death. He was an important part of our lives growing up in Weirton. We have many fond memories of our two families spending time together. Our father, Don, considered Ralph one of his closest friends. You are in our prayers. love, Steve, Kate and Meg
Barb, You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers. Our sympathy at the loss of your father. Joann
Barb, I am so sorry to hear of your father-in-law’s passing. All good wishes to you and your family.
Dr. Block was best friends with my father, Dr. Gilbert Pape when they served in the Army, WWII. He talked very highly of him.