Ralph Skaggs, 85, of 10 Skaggs Drive, Bradford, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at his residence.
Born February 25, 1939, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Thomas and Hilda (Bedell) Skaggs Sr.
He was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On December 31, 1968, in Killbuck, N.Y., he married Bonita “Bonnie” (Learn) Skaggs, who preceded him in death on September 13, 2001.
Ralph worked most of his life as a self-employed building contractor. Prior to retiring in 2000, he was employed as a facilities maintenance supervisor at Pure Sil Inc. He served as Foster Township’s code enforcement and zoning officer from 1986 until 2009.
He was a former member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #2432, Bradford American Legion Post 108, Moose Lodge #124, and the Marche Club.
Surviving are two sons, Bradley J. (Kathleen Danias) Skaggs, of Bradford, and Derick L. Skaggs, of Bradford, five grandchildren, Brenden Skaggs, Bryce (Brianna Siebert) Skaggs, Brett (Kiara Hogue) Danias-Skaggs, Christopher Skaggs, and Randy Skaggs, one great-granddaughter, Blakely, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three sons, Roy Skaggs, Gregory Skaggs, and Ralph Skaggs Jr., four brothers, Robert “Bobby” Skaggs, Harold Skaggs, Thomas Skaggs Jr., and Floyd Skaggs.
Friends are invited to call Sunday, March 24, 2024, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main Street, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., where funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., with Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, retired Presbyterian minister, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorials contributions, if desired, may be made to, the Bradford Nursing Pavilion, Bradford Ecumenical Home, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenebeckcahill.com