Ralph Lynn
Ralph “Jack” Lynn, 93, of Beallsville, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in Southmont Presbyterian Seniorcare.
He was born April 6, 1930, in Deemston Borough, a son of the late Edgar and Nellie Matthews Lynn.
He was employed as an underground coal miner at Bethlehem Mines Corp. Mine #60 for over 20 years. He had been previously employed at Greenlee’s Ambulance Service in Beallsville, along with numerous jobs over the years.
Jack was a member of the Beallsville United Methodist Church, a former member of the Richeyville VFD for many years, and a member of the Beth-Center Kickoff Club.
After his retirement, he enjoyed keeping his yard immaculate and time spent at Big Bear Lake Campground.
He was affectionately known for many years as the “12th Man” on the Beth-Center High School football team, where he could always be seen leading the team onto the field and cheering them on from the sidelines.
On June 10, 1950, he married Dorothy Miller Lynn, who died September 28, 2018.
Surviving are two children, Dennis Lynn (Karen) of Belle Vernon, and Donna Boiaroff (Steve) of Marianna; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Colona (Jimmy), Aaron Lynn (Danielle), Steve Boiaroff Jr. and Andrew Boiaroff (Brianna); and four great-grandchildren, Eli, Sadie, Baylee, and Brynlee.
Deceased are three sisters, Louise Housel, Norma Ferrari and Patty Moen.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home Ltd., 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, with Pastor Brian Carroll officiating. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Beth Center Kickoff Club, P.O. Box 48 Fredericktown, PA 15333.
An online guestbook is available at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com where you may express personal condolences to the Lynn family.