Obituary of Ralph Willard Steadman

Mr. Ralph “Willard” Steadman, 82, formerly of Pleasantville passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at the Titusville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

            Mr. Steadman was born on November 7, 1936, in Tryonville to the late Rexford and Wilda King Steadman. He married Sylvia Fuller on November 16, 1957, in Grand Valley. Mrs. Steadman preceded him in death on August 16, 2009.

            He was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1954, and a veteran of the US Army. He served in Korea from March of 1955 through November of 1956, when he was honorably discharged.

            Ralph was formerly employed by Cytemp Steel for 33 years in the shipping department at the time of the plants closing.

             He was a member of Pleasantville Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. He also was a former member of the Odd Fellows.

            Willard enjoyed hunting, bottle digging, antique collecting and sitting on his front porch.

            He is survived by a son, Randy Steadman and wife Susan of Hummelstown; a daughter, Becky Yonek and husband Rick of Manchester; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Raugh and husband Matt of York, Kyle Yonek and wife Sarah of Dover, Daniel Steadman and Eric Steadman of Manchester; 3 great-grandchildren, Ryder and Kane Yonek, Luke Raugh; a sister, Gloria Burt of Meadville; and several nieces and nephew.

            Willard was preceded in death by a sister, Rexina Anderson.

            According to Willards wished no services are being observed at this time. Private services will be conducted for the family at a later date.

            Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church, 155 E. State St., Pleasantville, PA 16341.

            The family would like give a special thanks to the Titusville Healthcare & Rehab. Center for all the care they gave their father while he was a resident there.