Ralph "Sonny" Meloni, 79, of 278 Elm St., Weedville, PA died at Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys on Thursday (September 13, 2012) morning.
He was born September 17, 1932 in Force a son of the late Mario L. and Ruby Taylor Meloni.
On September 8, 1956 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Force he married Neomi D. Walters Meloni, who Survives
Mr. Meloni entered the military in 1953 and served with the US Army for 17 months during the Korean War. After the War he worked at Stackpole Carbon and later for the former Elk Builders in the pluming department. He also owned Meloni Tires in Weedville. He was a member of the Bennetts Valley American Legion Post 978, Weedville.
Surviving
In addition to Neomi D. Walters Meloni
Daughter: Laraine Freemer and her husband John, Force
Son: Chuck Meloni and his wife Sue, Grampian
Daughter: Cheryl Shimmel, Weedville
4 Grandchildren: Allison Meloni and fiance Ben Schneider, Allan Meloni, Samantha Shimmel & Kayla Meloni
1 Great Granddaughter: Madison Nicklas
1 Step Great Granddaughter: Kristy Richardson
Brother: Robert Meloni and his wife Isabelle, DuBois
Brother: Donald Meloni, Kersey
Sister: Leola Maraglia, Weedville
Sister: Doris Pfaff, Ohio
and numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Mario L. and Ruby Taylor Meloni
2 Brothers: Victor and Leroy Meloni
Sister: Margaret Porco
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, Emporium on Sunday (9/16/12) from 5-8 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 17735 Bennetts Valley Hwy., Force, PA on Saturday (September 29, 2012) at 10:00 AM with Rev. Thomas Tyler, Pastor, as Celebrant. A Military Service will be accorded by the Bennetts Valley Honor Guard.
Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to 12024 Bennetts Valley Highway, Penfield, PA 15849 or to the the charity of the donors choice.
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements
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