Ralph J. Tegnelia

Ralph J. Tegnelia, 87, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Born in North Charleroi on April 29, 1937, he was the son of the late Lindsay and Ladisca (Restaino) Tegnelia. 

Ralph was a 1955 graduate of Monessen High School. He graduated from California University of PA with his BS and MBA. He worked as a systems manager for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and National Steel. Ralph was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver, where he was active in the Holy Name Society and served as a Lector. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 954, and he honorably served his country in the US Navy.  

Ralph is survived by his step son, Mark Anthony (Stella) Centanni of Alexandria, VA; step grandchildren, Alyssa Centanni and Adam Centanni; sisters, Marianne (Larry) Miller of Belle Vernon and Dolores (John) Wilson of Houston, TX; as well as several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Bitonti Tegnelia in 2022; and his sister, Elvera McGlothen. 

Friends will be received on Monday, December 9, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Anne with Rev. Roselo Melloria presiding. Interment, with Military Honors, will follow in Grandview Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions, in Ralph’s memory, to the Church of St. Anne www.stannerostraver.org