Ralph J. Mastalski, 55, Deptford, N.J., formerly of Gallitzin, died Thursday. He was born in New Jersey, son of the late Robert and Lois (Ratchford) Mastalski. Surviving are his wife, the former Helen Baumiester; five children: Shannon Verdi, Colleen Vicario, Kelly Ann Higgins, Robert Sanchez and EJ Croeheron; 12 grandchildren; and seven siblings: Ramona Shrift, Renee Gluyes, Ruth Link, Robert, Randy, Richard and Ronnie. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rachelle. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede, N.J.
