Ralph J. Pierce, 64, of Zanesville, died at 11:15AM Saturday October 12, 2002 in Columbus following several months illness. Mr. Pierce was born November 4, 1937 in Morgan County, a son of the late Thomas E. and Grace (Church) Pierce. He was an Army veteran serving during the Cuban Crisis, and retired after 27 years at Burnham Corporation in Zanesville. Surviving are a daughter, Amanda Ziegfeld of Canal Winchester, three grandchildren, Joshua Ziegfeld, Jacob Ziegfeld, Alyssa Baughman, his former wife, Norma Pierce of Columbus; brothers and sisters, John Pierce, Margaret Lane, William Pierce all of Zanesville, Thomas Pierce of Chandlersville, Norma Bagley of Hopewell, Donna Evans of Hanover, Harry Pierce of Zanesville and numerous nieces and nephews. His brother, Raymond Pierce and sisters Lillibelle Brandom and Gladys Scott preceded him in death. Friends may call 2-4PM and 7-9PM Tuesday October 15, 2002 at the Vensil&Orr Funeral Home in Adamsville, where services will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday with Pastors Arthur Potts and Randy Tahyi officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.