Ralph M. Logan

July 3, 1930 - October 23, 2015

Ralph M. Logan, 85, of Butler, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Sunnyview Home with his family by his side. He was born July 3, 1930 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Howard M. and Virginia (Head) Logan. Ralph was a graduate of Butler Senior High School and attended Johnson Bible College and Slippery Rock College. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a crew member in P2V Navy Bomber Squadron stationed in Japan and Okinawa. In November of 1951, he married Helen M. Staaf of Butler in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Ralph was a Mason for over 50 years, belonging to Victory Lodge #694, Valley of New Castle Consistory, Syria Shriners of Cheswick and Syria Caravan #14. He was also a member of the local VFW #249. He attended Westminster Presbyterian Church where he was a charter member. After his loving wife and dear family, his next love was singing with the SPEBSQSA. He retired as an officer of Mellon Bank after 30 years serving offices in Butler, Bellevue, Kittanning and Lyndora. Later in life, he met a true friend, Joseph G. Galino, Jr.. During their years of friendship, they visited over 160 restaurants in western PA and were known for leaving golden dollars for tips. He is survived by his wife, Helen; 3 daughters, Marcia Dewey (Fred) of Harrisburg, Karen Cornibe (Bradley) of Butler and Laura Delaney of Aspinwall; 2 sons, William (Virginia) Logan of Orlando, FL and Douglas (Phylis) Logan of Middlesex Twp.; 12 grandchildren, Jason Collins (Kelly), Torri Cordner (Jay), Chrissie Dewey, AJ Dewey (Kristin), Bailey Logan, Lucas Logan (Jennifer), Michelle Logan, Sarah Cornibe-Werner (Doug), Channing Cornibe, Patrick Delaney, Caitlin Delaney and Erin Delaney; 7 great grandchildren, Kara Collins, Caden Collins, Jace Collins, Owen Cordner, Emily Cordner, Aubrey Logan and Madilyn Logan; a brother, Robert Logan; and 2 sisters, Marian Wanstreet and Martha Baynum. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law, a sister and 2 brothers. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9PM. Masonic services will be held at 6:45PM by Victory Lodge #694. Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 28th at 11AM with Rev. Dan Ledford officiating. Military honors will be performed by VFW#249 and American Legion #778. A special thanks to the amazing and compassionate caregivers of the Cardinal Place at Sunnyview. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donation be made to the Westminster PCA, 420 N. Main St., Butler 16001 or the charity of the donor's choice.