Ralph Gardner Obituary

We announce the death of Ralph Gardner of Glouster, Ohio, who passed away on July 14, 2026, at the age of 81. Ralph will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph Gardner to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John E. Sr. Gardner and Lillian E. Landis Gardner; his siblings, William, John, Jack, Joseph, Russ Gardner and Linda Mckee; and his stepdaughter Marcia Thompson.

He is survived by: his wife Linda F. Thompson Gardner of Glouster; his sister Patricia McKee (Dan) of Glouster; his children, Chris Renick (Donald) of New Lexington, Ralph Groves of Glouster, Mechele Gardner of Glouster, William Gardner (Cathy) of Glouster and Joseph Gardner (Crystal) of Glouster; his stepdaughters, Jodi Malone (Jerrod) of Albany, Amanda Parks (Anthony) of Chauncey and Brittany Dorst (Aries) of Athens; and his close friends, Sam Jones, Joe McVey, Dave Losey, Benny Whaley and Rob Robertson. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.