Donald L. Ralston

Donald L. “Don” Ralston, 73, of Titusville, passed away Monday afternoon February 17, 2025 at the Titusville Area Hospital following an extended illness.

Don was born on January 23, 1952 in Titusville, a son of the late Lyle Ralston, Sr. and Ruth Beeles Ralston. He was married to Deana Johnson on April 20, 1974 in Hydetown. She preceded him in death on November 23, 2010.

Don was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1969 and had attended classes at Penn State University.

Don had worked at Grand Valley Manufacturing as a machinist from where he retired in 2010. He had also worked at the former Windy Hill Farms and at Big Tree Guns and Ammo in Gresham.

Don enjoyed politics, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and fly fishing, and shooting. He also enjoyed practicing his gunsmith attributes.

Don is survived by his children, Misty Bateman, Jerod Ralston and Erik Ralston, all of Titusville; grandchildren, Ryley Bateman, Anslee and Eathan Ralston; brothers, Ken Ralston and wife Kathy of Franklin and Lyle “Sonny” Ralston, Jr. and wife Gloria of Titusville; a brother-in-law, David Kellogg of Erie; his mother-in-law, Idell Burnett of Centerville; brothers-in-law, Dusty Johnson and wife Miriana of Titusville and Emil Johnson of Columbus, OH; sister-in-law, Blair Boyd and husband Roger of Centerville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Don was preceded in death by his sisters, Ginny Kellogg and Judy Dean and her husband Ed.

No public visitation will be observed.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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