Ralph Stiles
July 30, 1938 ~ November 18, 2019 (age 81) 81 Years Old
Ralph Stiles Obituary
NILES - Ralph Stiles Jr. 81, passed away at 2:40 a.m. on Monday November 18, 2019 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home following an extended illness.
He was born in Ages, Kentucky on July 30, 1938 the son of Ralph and Tina (Burkhart) Stiles Sr. He was a 1957 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorably served in the United States Army. He worked for 43 years as a layout fitter at Starr Fabricating in Vienna and retired in 2001. He was a longtime member of the Pleasant Valley Church, a church usher and former member of the Victory Christian School Board of Directors.
He was active in the Niles McKinley High School Soccer program, Niles Youth Soccer League and Niles Jaycees. He served as president of the Niles Frontliners and during his tenure he dedicated his time on increasing membership and stadium renovations. Ralph was a founding member of the Niles McKinley High School Alumni Association and served on the Hall of Fame nominating committee. "Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon," he was inducted into the Niles McKinley High School Hall of Fame in 2012. Ralph enjoyed walking at the Eastwood Mall, vegetable gardening and sports. He was a handy craftsman and completed many projects around his home and for his neighbors.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 57 years Joan L. (Gifford) Stiles whom he married on April 7, 1962; three children, Kelly Stiles of New York, New York, Kevin Stiles of Indianapolis, Indiana, Brian (LuAnn) Stiles of Niles; four grandchildren, Sarah, Krystianna, Jordan, Tyler; two great grandchildren, Aubrey and Atlas; sister, Geraldine (Charles) Scarborough of Anaheim, California; brother, Bob Stiles of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
A private funeral will be Wednesday at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Valley 1500 McKinley Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 or Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512.
126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
He was born in Ages, Kentucky on July 30, 1938 the son of Ralph and Tina (Burkhart) Stiles Sr. He was a 1957 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorably served in the United States Army. He worked for 43 years as a layout fitter at Starr Fabricating in Vienna and retired in 2001. He was a longtime member of the Pleasant Valley Church, a church usher and former member of the Victory Christian School Board of Directors.
He was active in the Niles McKinley High School Soccer program, Niles Youth Soccer League and Niles Jaycees. He served as president of the Niles Frontliners and during his tenure he dedicated his time on increasing membership and stadium renovations. Ralph was a founding member of the Niles McKinley High School Alumni Association and served on the Hall of Fame nominating committee. "Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon," he was inducted into the Niles McKinley High School Hall of Fame in 2012. Ralph enjoyed walking at the Eastwood Mall, vegetable gardening and sports. He was a handy craftsman and completed many projects around his home and for his neighbors.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 57 years Joan L. (Gifford) Stiles whom he married on April 7, 1962; three children, Kelly Stiles of New York, New York, Kevin Stiles of Indianapolis, Indiana, Brian (LuAnn) Stiles of Niles; four grandchildren, Sarah, Krystianna, Jordan, Tyler; two great grandchildren, Aubrey and Atlas; sister, Geraldine (Charles) Scarborough of Anaheim, California; brother, Bob Stiles of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
A private funeral will be Wednesday at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Valley 1500 McKinley Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 or Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512.
Funeral
NOV 20 (EST)
Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ralph Stiles, please visit our floral store.
Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support.
How do you know Ralph Stiles?
We are sorry for your loss.
Help others honor Ralph's memory.
Email
Print
Copy
Services
You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Ralph Stiles
© 2024 Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility