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Ralph Yanity Obituary
Born June 25, 1925, in Lucerne Mines, Pa., he was the son of the late Peter M. and Irene E. DeChurch Yanity. Ralph was married to Catherine J. Presto and she preceded him in death Nov. 7, 1998.
Retired, he had been employed as the cafeteria manager for the Brockway School District. Ralph also owned and operated his own restaurant in Brockway for 20 years.
He was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran and a member at St. Tobias Church in Brockway. He also was a 70 year member of Parson-Marnati Post #95 of the American Legion.
Ralph enjoyed golfing, traveling, cooking and he loved lighthouses.
He is survived by one brother, James (Mary) Yanity of Indiana, Pa.; one niece: Amy Yanity of Columbia, S.C.; two nephews: William Yanity of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Daniel Yanity of Butler, Pa.; and three grandnieces: Emily, Irene and Cori.
Calling hours will be from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Carlson-Shugarts Funeral Home Inc. in Brockway. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at St. Tobias Church also in Brockway with the Rev. Msgr. Charles Kaza presiding. Burial will follow in St. Tobias Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Tobias Church, 1135 Hewitt Street, Brockway, PA 15824.
Online condolences may be left at csfhinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Peggy Presto Koppel
November 11, 2022
Rip Ralph. I still think of you often and have no reason to visit Brockway anymore. Hope you and Jean are happy up there
Peggy Koppel
November 9, 2020
It is hard to believe Ralph has been gone six years! I know he and Jean are happy up there!
Peggy Lee Koppel
November 12, 2019
I miss Ralph every Christmas! His Christmas card was usually the first to arrive! We doing have any reason to visit Brockway any more
November 17, 2015
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO LOVE ONES .RALPH AND JEAN WHERE A GREAT COUPLE. COUSIN , DOLLY "BRUNO" ANDERSON
Joanne Lonsdale
November 17, 2015
Your family has my deepest sympathies.Ralph was a wonderful,courteous gentleman who always was pleasant when I visited with my cousin Peggy from Greensboro. He always invited us into his home with such welcomeness. Love and Blesssings.Joanne Lonsdale
Peggy Presto Koppel
November 16, 2015
I loved Ralph, when I was small he and Jean would come visit my dad in Virginia and I would sleep between them. I have fond memories of eating at their restaurant and the great chocolate pies. I saw Ralph last November as we made it a point to visit him when we came to Indiana to visit my cousin and I brought him a stained glass lighthouse. It was great to see him and I am glad we visited. I will miss him!
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