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Thomas P. "Tom" Ralph, 66, of Kiski Township, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, in Embassy at Hillsdale Rehabilitation Center, Hillsdale, Pa. Born Sept. 7, 1956, in Tarentum, he was a son of the late Joseph Ralph and Ann (Tomicek) Ralph. Tom was a 1974 graduate of Apollo-Ridge High School. He was a hard-working man, employed as a well tender at Penneco, and welder on the side. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, hunting and fishing. Tom was skilled on the electric guitar and played in the band "Full Choke" when he was younger. He was a gentle, kind soul who loved his family and dogs. Tom was also known for his great sense of humor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Ralph; and his father-in-law, John Mumaw. Tom is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan M. (Mumaw) Ralph; sister, Becky (William) Andrews, of Spring Church; brothers, Bobby (Marnita) Ralph, of Ebensburg, and Joey (Sue) Ralph, of Spring Church; mother-in-law, LaRue Mumaw, of Apollo; beloved dog, Max; and many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in the CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 100 Owens View Ave., Apollo. Additional viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, with Pastor Lee Rupert officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Apollo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom's memory to Four Footed Friends, 220 Beck Road, Indiana, PA 15701, or the Alzheimer's Association of Pittsburgh, 2935 E. Carson St., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.
Published by The Valley News Dispatch from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2023.
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