Ralph Mack Stiles, 96, of Homer City, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020, at home. He was the son of Franklin and Margaret (Snyder) Stiles and was born on September 30, 1924, in Homer City.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Twila Stiles, daughter Linda Bufagna, grandchildren Bridget Robertson (Brandon), and Mike Stiles (Marylynn), a great-grandchild, Carson Robertson, and numerous nephews, nieces, and extended family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son; Gary Stiles, granddaughter; Kimberly Stiles, and nine siblings; Lloyd Stiles, Gilbert Stiles, Ernest Stiles, Elvie Stiles, Blair Stiles, Delton Stiles, Mary Walker, Viola Hilliard, and Dorothy Hilliard.
Ralph was a navy veteran.
He worked for International Harvester until he started his own business Stiles Farm and Auto Services in 1976 until his retirement in 2012.
Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood carving, spending time at his camp, and going on many camping adventures with his family in their motor home. He also took great pride in his garden that he planted each year. He enjoyed his many years as a mechanic at the “shop” and loved when people would stop by to talk.
Ralph will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 10 am until time of funeral service at 2 pm at Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Homer City. Pastor David Lee of Armagh Pentecostal Tabernacle officiating. Interment to follow in the Oakland Cemetery, Indiana.
