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Ralph Trussell Obituary

Ralph H. "Ralph the Plumber" Trussell, 64, of Swissvale, died suddenly Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. Ralph will be deeply missed by his longtime love and friend, Elaine Feustel, of Swissvale; and a brother, Jack Trussell, of Georgia. Ralph was well-known and loved on his sports show on WKFB-770 AM on Saturday mornings during football season. He enjoyed being on the Caveman Ralph Show on the oldies station WKFB. He played the drums with the local band Decade and was a member of the Boiler Makers Local No. 154. No visitation. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society, www.jockathon.4t.com. The Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of the Good Grief Center. www.niedfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Sep. 23, 2010.

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