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Harry J. Ratvasky
February 18, 1944 to April 7, 2021
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Harry J. Ratvasky, 77, of Edinburg passed away the afternoon of April 7, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born on Feb. 18, 1944, in New Castle, he was the son of the late John and Alice (Braho) Ratvasky. On April 19, 1963, he married his wife of 57 years, Ruth (Minteer) Ratvasky. She survives at home.
Mr. Ratvasky was a 1961 graduate of New Wilmington High School. In 1971, he became the proud founder of his own business, which became Progressive Diesel Injection in New Castle. Among his many interests, Harry was a private pilot and was very passionate about flying. He was also very fond of polka music and often celebrated his Slovak heritage at numerous festivals in the area.
In addition to his wife, Harry is survived by two daughters, Sharon (David) May and Laurie (Frank) Monteleone, both of Edinburg; one son, Harry J. Ratvasky II of New Wilmington; one brother, Richard Ratvasky of Edinburg; six grandchildren, Allison Jones, Aimee Bisignani, Robert Jones, Steven May, Andrew May and Lindsey Hettrick; and four great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, William and Paul Ratvasky.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A service will follow immediately at noon officiated by Fr. Joseph McCaffrey of Holy Spirit Parish. All CDC guidelines will be in place in regard to wearing face masks and social distancing. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Harry eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
