Obituary

Ralph A. Bonzo, 94, of Chippewa Twp., formerly of Daugherty Twp., passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his residence.

Born February 3, 1930, in New Sewickley Twp., he was the son of the late Lester and Elizabeth (Young) Bonzo.  He attended Zelienople High School.  He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church of North Sewickley Township.  He worked for Townsend Textron Company for 15 years in Ellwood City and drove truck for E&B Oil Company in Beaver Falls.

Ralph enjoyed farming with his family and helping with all the chores.  After he retired, he joined the Retired Persons Club of New Brighton and enjoyed the fellowship with the men when they went bowling at Sim’s Bowling Lanes. He did that for 26 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Geraldine (Eisenbrown) Bonzo; his daughter, Cheryl Stumpf; his son-in-law, James Stumpf; his grandson, Eric Stumpf; his brothers, Wilmer Bonzo and Floyd Bonzo; his brothers-in-law, George Eisenbrown, Kenneth Eisenbrown, Clayton Eisenbrown, Herbert Eisenbrown and Bill Meiter; and sisters-in-law, Ruby Durr, Thelma Barry, and Phyllis Eisenbrown.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Raymond Spolarich, Connie and Keith Birosh, Jayne and Bill Schlemmer,  and Janice and Ron Teets; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and another one on the way; his sister, Velma Meiter; his brother and sister-in-law, Lester and Nancy Bonzo; his sisters-in-law, Sara  Bonzo, Reatha Bonzo, Betty Eisenbrown, and Faye (Eisenbrown) Ridenour; a lot of nieces, nephews and many good friends and neighbors. 

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 20^th from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and Wednesday from 10am until the time of services at 11am in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME- 117 Blackhawk Rd., Chippewa Twp. Rev. John Magargee will officiate.

Ralph’s family wishes to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for their care, especially Ashley, they appreciate everything that was done for their Father.