Ralph E. Jenks

Ralph E. Jenks, 92, of West Springfield, PA, passed away early Friday morning, March 3, 2023. He was born August 25, 1930 in Erie, PA, the son of Ralph A. and Mildred (Bright) Jenks.

Ralph graduated from West Springfield High School and became owner of Jenks Motors retiring in January of 2009. He attended West Springfield United Methodist Church.

Ralph was on several boards throughout his life including Past President and on the board of the Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce, board and President of Nadea, president of the Exchange Club of Conneaut, (which  was in charge of the overpass,) Springfield Township Planning and Erie County Planning Board.

He enjoyed poetry and was a published poet. Ralph also enjoyed being at work and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Wanda (Wade) Jenks; his daughters Brenda (Richard) Sembower of Girard, PA, and Rev. Deborah (Dennis) Hills of W. Springfield; grandchildren Mark (Cara) Sembower, Kristy (Rev. David, Jr.) Buzard, Justin (Lisa) Hills, and Julie (Jamie) Arseneault; and great-grandchildren Annabeth, Tyler, Desmond, Millie, Izzy, and Alex.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James R. Jenks.

Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Monday March 6, 2023, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with Rev. Robert Klingler and Rev. David Buzard, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield Cemetery, East Springfield, PA.

Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 6:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made in Ralph’s memory to All God’s Children Ministries, PO Box 65, West Springfield, PA 16443. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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