RALPH JESS Obituary
Survivors include a brother, Kenneth (Malia) Jess of Piqua; two sisters, Dixie (Chuck) Vanchure of Troy and Brenda Flaharty of Troy and best friend, Rick Flaharty. He was preceded in death by brother, Jerry Jess.
Ralph retired from F & P America Manufacturing working as an assembler. He also worked for Forest Products Inc for over 20 years. Ralph enjoyed watching TV especially westerns. He liked taking trips and spending time with his family.
A service will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are being provided to the family through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
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Tara Maxon
December 21, 2025
Uncle Ralph love you you will be missed your laugh your smile and your stories condolence for the family .He was a really great guy.
Charles Wilson
December 20, 2025
Sorry ol friend to hear of your passing. R.I.P buddy
Brenda Flaharty
December 20, 2025
I sure miss you. Will love you forever. Till we meet again.
CharlesWilson
December 19, 2025
Sorry Sorry to here of his passing my condolences to the family
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Dennis Copeland
December 19, 2025
Sorry to hear about Ralph, he was a good guy he surely will be missed he always had a great sense of humor. RIP.
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