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Ralph Edward Wiggins Obituary
Official Obituary of

Ralph Edward Wiggins

January 7, 1952 - November 3, 2024

Ralph Edward Wiggins Obituary

Ralph Edward Wiggins, 72, of Clairton PA, departed this earthly life on November 3rd, 2024, in Glassport, PA., surrounded by his loved ones. He is the 2nd child of 9 siblings. Ralph was born on January 7, 1952, at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the son of the late George Wiggins and Geraldine Woods Wiggins.


Ralph was a graduate of Clairton High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. After separating from the Army with an honorable discharge, Ralph returned to Clairton only to leave again to start a new life in Washington DC where he lived for quite a while before returning to Clairton to reunite with his family. Ralph worked as a CNA in the Braddock Area for several years.


Ralph enjoyed dancing, reading, and watching television. His favorite movies were suspense movies. He also loved spending time with family, especially his nephews. Watching them together was a sight to see. So much respect they had for him. Ralph was very quiet and private like his father.


He was preceded in death by his parents, father, George Wiggins, mother, Geraldine Woods Wiggins, brothers, Alan Curtis Wiggins, and George Jerome Wiggins, sisters, Marsha Lynn Wiggins and Anita Wiggins Blackmon.


Ralph leaves to cherish in his memories; son, Ralph Edward Wiggins, Jr., of Australia, daughter, Simone Ross of Maryland, and son, Treshon of Duquesne; 7 grandchildren; Tobias, Tristen Lee, Tren Edward, Blake Edward, Gregory, Daveon, and Demia, siblings, brothers, Van Wiggins of Bethel Park, PA, Larry (Sally) Wiggins of Altus, OK; sisters, Kimlyn Benjamin Johnson of Clairton, PA., Patricia (Stephen) Newby of Glassport, PA.; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

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Ralph Edward Wiggins, 72, of Clairton PA, departed this earthly life on November 3rd, 2024, in Glassport, PA., surrounded by his loved ones. He is the 2nd child of 9 siblings. Ralph was born on January 7, 1952, at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the son of the late George Wiggins and Geraldine Woods Wiggins.


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Events

Visitation

Friday, November 15, 2024

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Trinity Church of God in Christ

2216 Jenny Lind Street McKeesport, PA 15132

Funeral Service

Friday, November 15, 2024

11:00 am

Trinity Church of God in Christ

2216 Jenny Lind Street McKeesport, PA 15132

Interment following funeral service

Friday, November 15, 2024

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

1158 Morgan Road Bridgeville, PA 15017

Final Resting Place

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

1158 Morgan Road Bridgeville, PA