Graham

Ralph “Jingles” Graham, 85, of Lyndora, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

He was born in Butler on June 5, 1940, to the late Kenneth and Sophie (Konar) Graham. Ralph graduated from Butler High School and then honorably served in the Army National Guard. He retired from the boilermaker's union and was the former owner of Pigeon Loft Motel.

Ralph was a rebel as a teenager; going as far as to ride his Triumph motorcycle through the high school. In his later years, he still loved riding motorcycles and his trike. He also loved driving his ’51 Ford hot-rod. Ralph enjoyed prospecting for gold at his mining claims in California, as well as spending time in the desert. He spent winters in Florida making memories with his many friends. Ralph was a member of the American Legion Post 778 and the Butler Elks Lodge.

He was the father of Ralph B. Graham and Sherry (Graham) Kline-Siely; grandfather of Fontaine Graham, whom he called “Little Girl,” Ralph Graham, Justin Kline and Vicki Davenport; he is also survived by his niece, Chris Mooney; and nephew, Ken Stucki.

Along with his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maryann Graham; his brother, Kenneth Graham Jr.; and his sister, Betty Jane Stucki.

GRAHAM — Family and friends of Ralph “Jingles” Graham, who died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 30, at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler. A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home.

Burial will be held privately in Calvary Cemetery.

Please offer condolences at www.spencerdgeibel.com.

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