Jan 17, 2018

The Rev. Ralph Stevenson, a retired elder, passed away January 15, 2018. He served under appointment in the Eastern PA Conference (and the former Philadelphia Conference) for more than 40 years, until he retired in 2013. He then continued to serve at Bethany UMC in Wescosville as an Associate Pastor of Missions, Discipleship and Seniors’ Ministries, as well as Church Historian.

Rev. Stevenson’s service record includes:

  • Ivyland: St. John’s
  • Washington Crossing
  • Hulmeville: Neshaminy
  • Canadensis
  • Wescosville: Bethany

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20, at 11 AM, at Bethany UMC’s North Campus, 1208 Brookside Road, Wescosville, PA 18106. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missions Fund at Bethany UMC.

Rev. Stevenson’s surviving family includes his wife Christal, son Russ and daughter Emily. Expressions of sympathy may be mailed to: Mrs. Christal Stevenson, 6495 Hickory Road, Macungie, PA  18062-9402.