Ralph J. Means, 60, of Beaver Falls, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in the Medical Center Beaver, ER.

Born July 11, 1948 in Pittsburgh was the son of the late Ralph D. & Marjorie A. ( Thompson) Means.  He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Beaver Falls. Work for  Babcock & Wilcox tubular products for 18 years and Angel cleaners of Ellwood City.

He is survived by three sisters Mary Anne Means, Joanne Marie Blinn, and Geralyn Annette Means, all of Beaver Falls; a nephew Phillip Means and his wife Angela West, Beaver Falls and two great nieces Natasha,  Nicolette West and a great nephew Nico West all of Beaver Falls.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a   brother John “Jack” Means, May 20, 2009 and brother-in-law, William Blinn.

Private visitation and blessing service was held for the family.

Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Chippewa Township.

Arrangement by the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801-4th Avenue, College Hill, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jack’s memory to the funeral home.