Biography
WORCESTER - Ralph Herman, age 93, died on Sunday, July 30, 2017 in the Jewish Healthcare Center.
His wife, Evelyn Ann (Blatt) Herman died in 1989. He leaves his son, Stuart Herman of Worcester, his son-in-law, Ronald Swers of Rockville, MD; two grandsons, Jeffrey and Andrew Swers; and four great-grandchildren, Alexander, Lisa, Isaac and Jacob Swers. He was predeceased by his daughter, Gwen Swers. He was also predeceased by his brother, Harold Herman and by his sister, Minnie Sclar.
He was born in Worcester, a son of Abraham and Gertrude Herman, and was a life-long resident.
He was a salesman of office supplies and worked many years for Palley Office Supply and Palson's and later until his retirement, for Staples.
He was a member of Temple Emanuel Sinai, the Knights of Pythias and was a member of Quinsigamond Lodge of Masons. He was an active volunteer as a performing clown for Althea Grotto.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 12:00 NOON ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, IN THE JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER, 629 SALISBURY STREET, WORCESTER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF MILES FUNERAL HOME OF HOLDEN. Burial will be in Holy Society Cemetery in Leicester.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.
A Memorial Observance Reception will be announced at the time of the funeral service.