Ralph G. Ashcroft

September 16, 1953 - December 7, 2018

Ralph G. “Randy” Ashcroft, age 65, of Johnstown, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1953 in Stamford, Connecticut, a son of the late Ralph Ashcroft and Claire Daly Ashcroft of Norwalk, Connecticut, who survives. Randy was a high school graduate and received his certification in Auto Transmission Repair. He was employed for over 15 years at Northeast Association of the Blind in Albany and was awarded employee of the year twice during his tenure there. Mr. Ashcroft was a skilled and diligent workaholic. Randy was a member of the Johnstown Reformed Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Cynthia M. “Cindee” Ashcroft who he married on April 7, 1990, one brother Jay Ashcroft, one sister Susan Ashcroft, one niece Shayan Liccari, his canine companion Sasha and two feline companions Samson and Goliath. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Johnstown Reformed Church, 351 N. Perry Street, Johnstown with Rev. Bill Faulkner officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, December 12 prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Church. Interment will be in Fern Dale Cemetery, Johnstown immediately following the funeral service. Contributions in Randy’s memory may be made to the Northeast Association of the Blind in Albany online at https://naba-vision.org/donate/, the Johnstown Reformed Church, 351 N. Perry Street, Johnstown, New York 12095 or to an SPCA of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting or website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com