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Kenneth Ralston Obituary
He was born Feb. 26, 1929, in Clay Township, and was the son of the late Edward W. Ralston and Elizabeth (Fleeger) Ralston.
Ken enjoyed spending time with his entire family, relatives and lifelong friends.
His hobbies included fishing, hunting and making ornamental iron works.
Kenneth attended Center Presbyterian Church in Slippery Rock, and previously Rider Lutheran Church, and was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the West Sunbury American Legion.
Ken retired from A&E Heating & Cooling and continued to work at Clearview Mall and Goodwill Industries.
Surviving are his four daughters, Joanne Lutz of Phoenix, Ariz., Mary (Joseph) Stewart of Evans City, Betty (Paul) Lambert of Hubbard, Ohio, and Norma (Arthur) Link Jr. of Slippery Rock; two sons, Kenneth (Rachel) Ralston Jr. of Slippery Rock, and Robert Ralston of Butler; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma L. (Bell) Ralston, who passed away Dec. 5, 2003; one brother; and five sisters.
The Ralston family appreciates all the support and friendships over the years.
RALSTON - Due to COVID-19, private services and burial for Kenneth Edward Ralston Sr., who died Saturday, March 21, 2020, were held in West Sunbury Union Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to Young Funeral Home, Butler.
Please visit www.youngfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Ralston
Tina DeMarco
March 29, 2020
Norma,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sally
March 28, 2020
Joanne
My deepest condolences in the passing of your father. I greatly appreciated the kind words you posted when my mother passed away.
Sally Snodgrass
Brian and Jennifer Cupak
March 27, 2020
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Ralston family.
Jackie Arblaster
March 27, 2020
So sorry for your lose. I am going to miss seeing him at McDonald's. Prayers for the family.
March 27, 2020
To the Ralston Family,
We were sorry to hear about the loss of Kenny. You have our deepest sympathy.
Joe & Val Grossman
Sylvia Webb
March 27, 2020
Sorry for your loss,knew Kenny for years, my brother(Elgie Brown) and Kenny were great friends, and my mother always liked Kenny also.
Pastor Dennis Hindman, Sr
March 26, 2020
To the family of Ken Ralston, May God's blessings be with you at this time. I know Norma is happy again to have Ken by her side.
It is hard for us to let our Lord have Ken leave us and go home to be with Norma and our Lord. As we hear in the 23 Psalm; wile I walk through the valley of death I have no fear for you are with me.
Our Lord has you all in His arms helping you through these times of sorrow.
The Holy Spirit is helping you and has you in the arms of the Father and the Son Jesus the Christ.
The Family is in my prayers.
Edward Lawniczak
March 26, 2020
Norma
Sorry for your loss of your father.
March 26, 2020
You have my deepest, sincerest sympathy
Karen Hernandez
Tammy Webb-Durnell
March 25, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Renner we are here for you in your time of loss.
March 25, 2020
Mary
So sorry for the loss of your father. May he Rest In Peace
Doug and Sara Welsh
Bill Dunn
March 24, 2020
Mary and kids, I was very sorry to hear about your dad. My best memory is the school bell and the go devil. My deepest sympathies,
March 24, 2020
Rachel and Ken, So sorry for your loss.
LuAnn Orcutt & Mark Withington
Nanci Craig
March 24, 2020
Norma,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your father.
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