OBIT: Ralph E. McHaddon (Worthington)

Ralph E. McHaddon, 54, of Worthington, died on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital after a long and difficult battle.

He was born February 9, 1961, in Kittanning to Junior and Carole (Flick) McHaddon.

Ralphie was a 1980 graduate of Worthington High School, and was a kind and gentle person who will be sorely missed. Throughout his struggles in life, he maintained a positive outlook and saw the best in others.

He was an avid sports fan who loved his Steelers, Pirates and Pens.

Ralphie is survived by his mother and a brother, Mark McHaddon, of Worthington.

He was preceded in death by his father, Junior.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9PM Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home in Worthington.

Additional viewing will be available from noon until the time of funeral services at 1PM Friday, March 27, 2015 at the funeral home.

The Rev. Rodney Murray will be officiating.

Interment will be in Worthington Presbyterian Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics of Pennsylvania at Cedar Ridge Business Park, 200 Cedar Ridge Drive, Suite 214, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or Progressive Workshop, 301 Oak Ave., Kittanning, PA 16201.

To send an online condolence, visit www.snydercrissman.com.