Roanoke Times
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DATE: MONDAY, April 22, 1991                   TAG: 9104220017
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: A4   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT-HOSTETTER, R.

Ralph James Hostetter, age 88, of Roanoke died Saturday. He was a retired watchmaker. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Howell Hostetter; and two nieces, Betty Via, Roanoke, and Peggy Mathis, Denmark, S.C. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church Chapel, 608 Campbell Ave., S.W., 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 1991, with Dr. Steve Teague and Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home.