Rosella J. Ralston

Rosella J. Ralston, 81, of Delphos, died Sunday, January 18, 2015, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos.

She was born April 24, 1933, in Toledo, the daughter of Ray and Dorothy (Bryant) Barnt, who both preceded him in death. In 1949, she married Walter Eugene Ralston, who died April 23, 1986.

Survivors include three sons, Tom (Ginny) Ralston of Lima and Terry “Frog” (Annette) Ralston and Ted (Jan) Ralston, both of Spencerville; a daughter, Sharon “Sami” (Raymond) Kennedy of Delphos; four brothers, Merlin, Bill, Kenny and Jerry Barnt; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A son, Timothy Ralston; and one brother, Ronald Barnt, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 24, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos, with Pastor Rich Rakay officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Delphos.

Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 23, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Delphos Community Christmas Project, Delphos Area Visiting Nurses or Mission for Food.

To view the funeral service online, visit www.harterandschier.com at the time of the service (password: webcast9).

Online condolences may also be expressed on the above website.