Obituary: Ralph Celio, of Strabane

Ralph Celio, 52, of Strabane, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 in Canonsburg General Hospital emergency room after a brief illness.

He was born Dec. 25, 1959 in Canonsburg, a son of Albert J. Celio of Strabane and the late Dorothy Moze Celio.

Ralph attended Saint Patrick and Canon-McMillan schools and received his certification as HVAC technician from Triangle Tech. He was a painter with his father in Albert J. Celio Heating and Air Conditioning.

Ralph was a member of S.N.P.J. Lodge 138 of Strabane.

Surviving in addition to his father are two daughters, Alicia Celio and Hayley Celio, both of Canonsburg, as well as one grandson, Anthony. He is also survived by Aunts and uncles Joe Celio of Canonsburg, Lucien (Ann) Celio of Houston, Richard (Lennie) Celio of Scott Township, Antoinette Liberatore of Canonsburg, Jean Lucas of McMurray and Aggie (Patsy) Prillo of Strabane, and several cousins.

One sister died at childbirth.

Gathering of remembrance will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Sollon Funeral Home at 30 E. College St. in Canonsburg. For more information or to leave online condolences, visit the Sollon Funeral Home website here.