NameRalph Morgan Mutzabaugh
BirthJul 1, 1898, Duncansville, Pa.
DeathJan 17, 1947, Logan Township, Blair County, Pa.
BurialCarson Valley Cemetery, Duncansville, Pa.
Spouses
1Lorraine Maud Shepherd
BirthFeb 25, 1910, Mines, Blair County, Pa.
DeathAug 28, 1938, Altoona, Pa.
BurialRose Hill Cemetery, Altoona, Pa.
FatherCharles Elvin Shepherd
MotherNettie Grace Leonard
ChildrenPaul Leonard (1927-2013)
 Ruth Naomi (1928-2012)
BirthDec 3, 1901, Altoona, Pa.
DeathAug 22, 1980, Munster Township, Cambria County, Pa.
BurialSt. Michael’s Church Cemetery, Loretto, Pa.
FatherWalter Jacob Wolf (1874-1944)
MotherElenora Sara Lauer (1879-1972)
MarriageNov 11, 1941, Cumberland, Md.
Notes for Ralph Morgan Mutzabaugh
Ralph’s death was ruled to be suicidal strangulation by hanging. He was reported missing after indicating to his family he was going for a walk from the Altoona Home. He had been home ill for several weeks, away from his job as a store manager. On January 25, 1947 he was discovered in the barn of Altoona resident Gerald McKendree, hung from a dark partitioned area of the structure.
Notes for Lorraine Maud (Spouse 1)
Lorraine died of chronic carditis and nephritis.
Notes for Gertrude Mary (Spouse 2)
In 1930, Gertrude was a mail carrier for the post office, living with her parents in Coupon, Pa. In 1940, she is listed as a retail clerk, again living with her parents in Coupon. She and her first husband Ralph lived in Altoona, Pa.
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