Ralph J Waner

Ralph J. Waner, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born October 28, 1951, in New Kensington to the late Ralph S. and Jayne (Winkler) Waner. Ralph was a 1969 graduate of Highland High School and a 1974 graduate of Penn State University. He worked for many years at Allegheny Ludlum as a pipe fitter. Ralph enjoyed riding motorcycles, making bike runs with the Tarentum Eagles Aerie 699, where he was a member for many years. Harleys were his favorite, and on one Harley run in Pittsburgh, he met Malcom Forbes. Ralph is survived by his son Lukas P. Waner, brother, Greg (Donna) Waner; and by some nieces and nephews and his companion for the last several years, Phyllis Danato. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Judy (Mehal) Waner.

Friends will be received on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of blessing service at 12 p.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home Inc., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights 724-224-8688. Burial to follow at Mount Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. To send an online condolence please vist www.cicholski-zidekfh.com