FRANKFORD - Ralph James Sines, age 73, of Frankford, formerly of Jessup, Md., passed away on Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Gail Sines; a daughter, Kathy Karlsven and her husband Paul; two sons, Timothy Sines and his wife Davy, and Thomas Sines and his wife Renee; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Gladys Howie. A celebration of Ralph's life will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Ocean View, where friends and family may call after 1 p.m. Interment will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network by visiting www.pancan.org. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.