Ralph E. McMahan 1959-2022

Ralph was born Aug. 20, 1959, in Youngstown, a son of Ralph McMahan and Patricia Guerrieri. Ralph was a 1978 graduate of Boardman High School and a lifetime Boardman resident.

After high school, Ralph went on to serve in the Navy before eventually retiring from the post office. Ralph was a good, kind, faithful man, always willing to lend a hand. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He could be found anywhere that there was water. He enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing, and vacations to the “beach beach beach” with his family. He was a true Cleveland sports fan and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports throughout the years including coaching Boardman youth wrestling.

Ralph leaves cherished memories to his loving wife of 40 years, Marlene Nuth McMahan, whom he adored; his four children, Kelly (Jim) Warren of Canfield, Katie Beish of Boardman, Ralph E. McMahan Jr. of Boardman and Colleen (Will) Thomas of Boardman; his 14 grandchildren, James Warren, Katie Thomas, Joseph Warren, Haley Beish, Mary-Elizabeth Warren, Kayden Beish, Matthew Warren, William Thomas Jr., Justin Beish, Brooklyn Thomas, Savannah Thomas, Addison Beish, Alexandria Thomas and Madison Thomas; and his beloved dog, Daisy. He is also survived by his mother, Patricia Silvestri (Guerrieri); and siblings, Vicki Lambert, Regina Schneider, Renee (Jim) Mild, Vince (Carey) Silvestri; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elio Silvestri, who raised him; his biological father, Ralph McMahan; maternal grandmother, Mary Moderelli; and his paternal grandparents.

Family and friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home. Prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, also at Fox Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, celebrated by the Rev. John Jerek.

Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Due to our current health crisis, the family is asking that masks be worn.

The family would like to sincerely thank the many people that have prayed for Ralph and for all the love and support.

In lieu of flowers the family would like you to use those funds to spend time doing something fun with your loved ones as Ralph so much enjoyed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.

Family and friends of Ralph may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and leave condolences for the McMahan family.

(special notice)