Mrs. Ralph, 85, of the River Plaza section of Red Bank, died Sept. 29, 2009, at her son's home in Eatontown. She was a private secretary to the commanding general at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, from 1941 to 1949. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer W. Ralph, in 1990; and two sisters, Kathleen Murphy Derby and Elizabeth Bessie Murphy. She is survived three sons and two daughters-in-law, Daniel E. Ralph of Eatontown, William L. Ralph and Ann Robinson of Colts Neck, and Michael A. Ralph and Patti Travis of Shrewsbury; and two grandsons. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Interment followed at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Holiday Express, 968 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls, NJ 07724.