Ralph M. Pidcock OBITUARY

Ralph M. Pidcock OBITUARY

Ralph M. Pidcock, of Salisbury Twp, passed away on November 27, 2025 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

He was born on October 17, 1931 son of the late G. Edwin Pidcock and the late Marjorie Ann (Butt) Pidcock. Ralph was married 74 years to Doris M. Lux. They had three daughters, Linda M. Jones of Allentown, Susan G. Koch (Richard) of Arizona and Cynthia L. Pidcock of Allentown. Ralph and Doris had four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great, great grandson. He was predeceased by a grandson, a granddaughter and brothers, Richard E. and John S.

Ralph attended Allentown High School, Class of 1949 and Lafayette College Class of 1953, playing on varsity tennis teams and ran cross country.

Ralph was a senior partner of G. Edwin Pidcock Co., Civil Engineers, Land Planners and Land Surveyors for 33 years, retiring December 31, 2000, after 48 years with the company. He was a founding member of the local chapter of the PA Society of Land Surveyors and was honored as “PA Surveyor of the Year” in 1996. He was a long-time member of the Allentown Zoning Hearing Board. Subsequent to retirement, Ralph incorporated Paradigm Plus, Inc. to develop and market his inventions, patented by the U.S. Patent Office.

Ralph was a life-time member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served on the Board of Deacons and Board of Trustees. Ralph was a member of the Allentown Kiwanis Club and served as President and served as Advisory Board Chairman of the Salvation Army. He also volunteered with the United Way for many years.

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. Condolences may be offered at: www.jsburkholder.com.

Donations in lieu of flowers, may be made in Ralph’s memory to: First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, 3231 W. Tilghman St. Allentown, PA 18104.