Ralph G. Barone
June 2, 1932 ~ February 24, 2015
Ralph G. Barone, 82, of Weirton died Tuesday February 24, 2015, at the Allegheny General Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on June 2, 1932, in Steubenville, OH, Ralph was a son of the late Ralph and Cloma H. Singer Barone.
Ralph received his Undergraduate Degree in Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh and his Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University. He served in the United States Army with the rank of First Lieutenant. Ralph practiced Law in Weirton, WV, and was the Vice President of Barone Realty in Weirton. He was a very active member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, where he was an executive board member, AHEPA Lodge, IOOF Lodge, Moose 688, ISDA, and the American Legion.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Ann Nunkovich Barone; his two sons, Michael and Heather Barone of Greeley , CO, Alexander and Jessica Barone of Fairmont, WV; his two daughters, Crissellene Barone and her fiance, Ivan Bertovich of Pittsburgh, PA and Ginneene Barone of Weirton, WV; a brother, John S. Barone of Weirton, WV; two sisters, Kathleen and Donald Graff of Washington, PA and Denise Ellis of Pittsburgh, PA; and his two grandchildren Dominick and Maya Barone of Fairmont, WV.
Friends and relatives will be received from 11AM until 6PM Friday at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church 3528 West Street Weirton, WV. Trisagion Services will be held at 5:30PM.
Additional visitation will be held at 10AM until time of Funeral services at 11AM Saturday at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church. Rev. Fr. Frank Milanese will preside. Interment will follow at Saint Paul's Cemetery, Weirton, WV, with military honors conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard.
Rip Ralph Barone. You sure will be missed. I will never forget your crazy story’s and strong personality that only you had. You were definitely something else and oh so ornery. It was a pleasure getting to know you for the last few years. You lived a good long life but it still feels like you left to soon. Your memory will live on forever. Lots of love to the family and friends.
Many thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief! Heaven certainly gained an angel. Much Love, Benny P.S. Sorry I am unable to be there this weekend!
Thoughts and prayers to your family! While we didn’t know Ralph we do know your family!
Our sincere sympathy to Patty and family. RALPH was a good friend and business friend.
Mr. Barone would always sit and talk with me about the weather at McDonolds Restaurant! Mr. Barone was a good neighbor to us. Our condolences to his family for their lose!
Patty, Crissellene, Ginneene and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
BROOKE COUNTY WILL MISS RALPH’S MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR VALLEY OUR CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Patty & Family,
My deepest sympathies in the loss of “Ralphie”. He has been a very good friend since I worked for Tom Koumarous and I am sure he and Tom are catching up on everything that has been happening in Weirton. May God comfort you at this very difficult time and may the wonderful memories you have live on in your heart forever.
Michelle Tedreau
Steubenville, Oh
We are so sorry to hear of Ralph\’s passing.
To the Baron Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences and prayers. Ralph was a good friend to my late husband, Louie John of Wheeling, and fellow attorney. I remember Ralph coming to the funeral home almost 5 years ago to pay his respects to me and the family. I hadn\’t seen him in a long time but we knew immediately. My thoughts and prays are with all of you. Marge John
Patti and Family, Kenny and I have such wonderful memories of a friendship that goes back more than forty years. We cherish the good times that we shared at your home—so many laughs, good food, kindness, and friendship. Ralph was unique, and anyone who knew him will attest to that. He loved his family and his friends, and I often said he had a heart of gold. I pray that God gives you strength at this very sad time. We love you!
I am sorry to read of Ralph’s passing.
I always enjoyed when he walked down for a chat. He always had a way of making me chuckle.
I have you all in my prayers.
Ronnie Brake
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Ralph G. Barone, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Army Veteran, 1LT. Ralph G. Barone, “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
To the Barone Family: My heartfelt condolences to the whole family as my relationship with your family goes back many years into the 40’s when my husband and I rented our first apartment from Ralph, Sr., who was always wonderful to us. Although I am sorry for your loss, I sincerely hope you’ll find comfort knowing that Ralph is now with his father in a better world.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Ralph was an awesome man. He is helping Jim in heaven.
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your husband and father. My prayers will continue to be with you all during this time in your lives.
I am so saddened to just now hear of the loss of my friend, Ralph. He was a business neighbor, competitor and friend, and I will miss him. He always walked across Main Street to visit me almost every day and update me on insurance news or to just shoot the breeze or bitch! I missed those visits when I moved my agency and I will miss him now! Being a lawyer and an insurance agent, he made a big difference for the insurance industry for our state.
My sincerest sympathies to Ralph’s family and especially his brother, John, my other business neighbor friend. May time bring you comfort and peace and many wonderful memories of your Ralph. Blessings to you all.