Ralph W. Thompson Sr.
Ralph W. Thompson Sr., 86, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born January 28, 1932, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Raymond Arthur and Irene L. Rodgers Thompson.
On September 24, 2016, he married Mary L. Cullen, who survives.
He was a veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Mr. Thompson was employed as an electrician for many years. He retired from McGraw-Edison and International Paper. He managed Roll-R-Skate in Canonsburg. He had many interests including dancing, woodworking, roller skating in his younger years and skiing.
In addition to his wife, surviving are his children, Diana (Bernie) Bible of McDonald, Gail (Donald) Densen of Meadville, Sandra Plott of Washington, Ralph “Butch” (Donna) Thompson Jr. of Canonsburg, Sherry (Robert) Lamoureaux of Canonsburg, who was also his caretaker, David Cullen of Canonsburg, Pamela (Ed) Blanck of Washington and John T. (Renee) Cullen of Valley Grove, W.Va., who was also his caretaker; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, deceased are his granddaughter, Samantha M. Thompson; granddaughter-in-law Erin Kaskie; brothers James and Howard “Bud” Thompson; and sisters Alma Cederquist and Dorothy Gregg.
Friends are welcome from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the time of a blessing service, Friday, August 10, in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, and Darla A. Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, Washington Road, McMurray.
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