Ralph J. Shipe

Age 71, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Denise Shipe (Antol). He is most proud of his two sons and daughters by marriage, Travis (Shannon) and Brenton (Christina). The delights of his life are his grandchildren, Ava, Alana, Amia, and Nella. Ralph is also survived by his siblings, Lawrence (Patty), Mark (Maria), James (Paula Bonacci), and Mary Ellen; loving brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; dear cousins; and loyal friends.

Ralph was an extraordinarily beautiful, humble, kind, brave, and smart man. He was very accomplished professionally where he spent many years as a project manager with several construction companies throughout the Pittsburgh area; and personally as an exceptionally loving husband, father, and grandfather. Following his retirement, Ralph enjoyed the outdoors and spending time at his lake house at Deep Creek Lake. His favorite hobbies included skiing, running, kayaking, and biking. He loved cats and dogs, and had many pets throughout his life.

All are welcome Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 6-8 PM, and again on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, FREYVOGEL-SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Rd., 412-835-1860 (Opposite Macy's South Hills Village). Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, August 22, 2025, 10 AM, St. Thomas More Church, Resurrection Parish, 126 Fort Couch Rd. Interment to follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087, www.lls.org.

Ralph’s family would like to thank the wonderful nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers at Shadyside Hospital on the oncology floor, neuro-ICU, and hospice care, at the Hillman Cancer Center, at the UNC oncology Infusion lab and clinical trials, and his home care nurse at AGH home care services for their dedicated and compassionate care.

Ralph leaves us with many beautiful memories, profound grace in tribulation, and lessons of how to live a happy and decent life.

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