Folk

Ralph Edward Folk, 75, of Tionesta, formerly of Butler, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, in Butler.

Born Aug. 19, 1947, in Butler, he was a son of the late LaVerne and Rita Marie Plunkard Folk.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Ralph served during the Vietnam War.

He retired from Armco as a maintenance supervisor. He was also employed for Armco at Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School as a training administrator.

Ralph was a lover of hunting, fishing, football, and all things “Black and Gold.” Spending time with his “Babies” (grandchildren) was one of his greatest joys. He’ll forever be remembered as the keeper of the porch and never forgotten.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Marlene M. Iannotti Folk, whom he married twice — July 22, 1967, and May 14, 1977; four children, Joseph Daniel Kinnik Jr. and his wife, Melissa, of Mars, Gregory Lee Folk and his wife, Gina, of Chicora, Brett Edward Folk and his wife, Susan, of Butler, and Myrle “Mimi” Dusheck and her husband, Jeremy, of Butler; 10 grandchildren, Taylor, Dylan, Alexis, Zach, Hannah, Taite, Payton, Madi, Trey and Talbot; and two great-grandchildren, Ayla and Paisley.

Also surviving is one brother, Jeffrey Folk of Prospect; two sisters, Linda Sintz and her husband, Bob, of Butler, and Suella Turek and her husband, Bruce, of Florida; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Ronna Richardson; and one brother, Bob Folk.

FOLK — Friends of Ralph Edward Folk, who died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, will be received from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday at MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. Friday by VFW Post 249, American Legion Post 778, American Legion Post 117 and VFW Post 499.

Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with his family friend, Bill Parise, officiating.

Burial will take place at Butler County Memorial Park.

For information, please visit www.martinfh.net.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.