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Robert Ralston Obituary
Robert M. Ralston Sr., 80, of Duryea, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at Allied Services Hospice Center, South Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Pittston on May 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Anna Pechalonis Ralston. He was a graduate of Jenkins Twp. High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He had retired as an electrician for General Dynamics. In his earlier years, he had worked for Topps and Pagnotti Enterprises. He was a member of the American Legion, Pittston.
Robert was an avid hunter and golfer. His grandchildren were his pride and joy - he loved attending their sporting events and activities. He was the "caretaker" of the Ralston Farms and Hunting Cabin; as well as the Duryea Little League. He enjoyed spring golf trips to Myrtle Beach with his brothers.
Special thank you to the group at My Sister's Kitchen and his personal driver, Jimmy Lavelle. Sincere thank you to Dr. Charles Manganiello for the many years he had cared for Robert.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Struzzieri Ralston; brothers, Thomas, Alfred and Kenneth Ralston; and sisters, Jean Morreale; and Nancy Naples.
Surviving are his sons, Bob Ralston Jr., Duryea; Ron Ralston and his wife, Jeanine, Duryea; grandchildren, Sydney, Kyle, Hunter and Jordan Ralston; sisters, Jane Lombardi, New Jersey; Ida Ide, Exeter; and Ann Dieso and her husband, Charles, Jenkins Twp.; brothers, Eugene Ralston and his wife, Joan, Wyoming; and Jimmy Ralston and his wife, Toni, Old Forge; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, 251 William St., Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William St., Pittston. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church Saturday morning. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Phoenix Street, Duryea.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Allied Services Hospice Center, 200 South Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
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Barbara (Weiksner) Foley
November 18, 2021
Dear Ralston Family
I am so sorry for your loss. i was a class of Bob's and Patricia. Jenkins Twp High class 0f 1959. it is over 60 years since we graduated. You are in my thoughts and prayers and will be in my prayers on Friday morning.
Barbara Foley
Jim and Judy Clark
November 18, 2021
Dear Eugene and Family,
Deepest condolences on the loss of your brother. May the love and memories of the time shared with him bring you consolation and peace during this time of sorrow and always.
Jim and Judy Clark
Ronald Joseph Musto
November 18, 2021
Rob & Ron,
Please find strength in my prayers. I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. God bless your families.
Rosanne Szymanski/Victoria Meckalavage
November 17, 2021
We are very sorry for your loss. Mr Ralston was a very nice neighbor.
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Stanley S Nazarchuk
November 17, 2021
Robert, Ronald and Family
Your family, friends and the town of Duryea lost a devoted, dedicated man. His rewards are surely well deserved and celebrated by all who knew him. May God Bless you with Prayers for His Gentle Loving Peace through these challenging days and Beyond. Stan
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