Ralph W. "POPS" Middaugh

If you knew Ralph, you probably got teased, pranked, or lovingly tormented at some point -

and you're better for it. On August 31, 2025, he hung up his toolbelt, parked his truck one last

time, and left us all with stories we'll be telling (and laughing about) for the rest of our lives.

Born March 27, 1943, he was the son of the late Pauline Searfoss Middaugh Kary and William

John Middaugh. He's now reunited with his brothers William Jr. and Thomas, sisters Linda and

Pauline, probably catching up on old times - or arguing good-naturedly, like they used to.

He leaves behind the love of his life, Dorothy, who somehow put up with his jokes, sarcasm, and

affection for 57 amazing years. His kids Ralph (Mandy) in Bournemouth, England; Genevieve

(Paul) in Miners-Mills; and Heath (Leslie) in Swoyersville - all inherited his sense of humor,

heart, and at least one stubborn streak; and his grandkids Louis and Aisha Daisy, Bournemouth,

who he adored.

He also leaves behind his brother Charles (Martha), sisters Diane and Paula, his Aunt Cora

Zdipko, and many cousins who knew better than to argue with him unless they were ready for a

debate.

He attended Ashley Area School District and briefly graced the halls of Coughlin High School.

He served in the PA National Guard 109th Field Artillery, Kingston Armory - where they likely

learned quickly, he could fix anything… and had an opinion about everything. He worked hard

his whole life driving trucks for Addy Asphalt, Hechinger Home Project Center, and ERT Waste

Services. If it had an engine, he could drive it, fix it, or tell you how you were doing it wrong.

The garage was his sanctuary - a place for cars, conversation, and maybe a little cursing. He

loved his family fiercely, gave more than he had, and could be counted on for both a good joke

and a helping hand.

He was generous to a fault, had a huge heart, and wasn't above sneaking the dog a little extra

food when no one was looking. Speaking of animals, he leaves behind his loyal four-legged crew

- Tempie, Bones, and Jag - who will be looking for belly rubs and barking at empty chairs for

a while.

In memory of his love for animals, the family is donating his pacemaker to The Beat Goes On,

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Middaugh family would like to thank the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Nurses on the 3rd and

4th floor, Interventional Radiology Department, specifically Amy K., as well as Kim H. and Carol

T. in the Cardiology Department, and Residential Hospice nurses in Moosic.

Services will be private and at the family's convenience - just how he would've wanted it: no

fuss, no frills, just peace and maybe a good story or two.

We love you; we'll miss you, and we'll keep laughing - just like you taught us.