Ralph T. Taylor, 66, of Tavares, Fla., passed away Saturday.

He was born in Butler and moved to Tavares in 2004 from Slippery Rock.

He retired from Mellon Bank after 30 years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis, Fla., where he was a devoted member of the choir.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and a member of the AMVETS, the Fox Run Boat Club, the Masons and the Shriners.

He enjoyed music and traveling.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen Taylor of Tavares; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Clark of Groveland, Fla.; his cousins, William (Vivian) Wachsmuth of Rochester, Pa., and Kay (William) Rickard of Fredonia, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, Bruce M. (Monique) Clark of Coraopolis; a sister-in-law, Dorothy (Don) Miller of Glen Rock, Pa.; and four nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold E. Taylor and Ethel M. Taylor.

<B>TAYLOR</B> — A memorial service for Ralph T. Taylor, who died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, will be held at 11 a.m. March 6 at the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis with the Rev. Leon Bloder officiating.In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778 or to the American Cancer Society.Arrangements have been entrusted to the <B>Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home</B>, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, and online condolences may be left at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com.