The following obituary was prepared by the family of Ralph O'Her.
Ralph O'Hear, 46, of Sag Harbor, died at Yale New Haven Hospital on August 21. He had been ill for years and had spent the last five months in the hospital. He lost his battle with POEMS syndrome, an extremely rare blood disorder.
Ralph was born on September 3, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Robert and Anne O'Hear. He lived most of his life in Sag Harbor and attended Pierson High School. He was a carpenter. Ralph enjoyed golf and was regularly seen at the Sag Harbor Golf Course. He won many golf trophies. Ralph was described by many as a “kind soul” and will be greatly missed.
Ralph is survived by his mother, Anne O'Hear of Florida; his brother, Ken Cavanaugh; sister-in-law, Kathi Cavanaugh; and nephew, Shane Cavanaugh, all of Southampton.
Visitation will be held at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home in Sag Harbor on Saturday, September 14th from 3 to 5 p.m. A private burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery.
