Ralph N. Feldman
March 14, 2024

RALPH N. FELDMAN: Age 58, died the morning of March 14, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on January 9, 1966 in Ellwood City, PA. 

He was the son of the late Herman Feldman and Annette Cohen Feldman. He married Joni Ondra in 1995, she survives. Ralph had been an attorney practicing consumer protection law for many years. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Law  and held a Masters degree in Theoretical Chemistry from the same university. 

He gave generously of his time and affection to his family, friends and all those fortunate to have known him. Ralph enjoyed life! He filled his with music, was a ferocious reader, loved cooking, travel, film and politics. His dogs, Vanya, Doc, Margo and Bill enriched his life immensely. He was the most wonderful and devoted partner of Joni.

"Let your soul stand cool and composed before a million universes".--Walt Whitman.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Tree Pittsburgh, 32 62nd Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 6 PM - 9 PM.

A Memorial Service will be held at Ralph Schugar Chapel Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 1 PM. Visitation one half hour prior to service (12:30 PM - 1 PM). Contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. www.schugar.com.

Condolences

We are both thinking of you and love you very and we are here for you.

Dear Cousin Joni, I give you my deep condolences on your loss of your beloved Ralph. Both you and Ralph represent to me models of kindness and intelligence. You use your knowledge to benefit human and non-human beings, i.e. your precious dogs. All the good that Ralph did and that you are doing will live on in the hearts of those you touched and are reaching now. Ralph leaves a legacy of enriching the world with his goodness. Love, Wendy

Joani we are thinking of you at this time. We loved Ralph. He was so devoted to you and his parents when they were alive. Anything we can do, just let us know. We’ll see you soon. Love, Linda 3DO8, Joel, James and family.

Joni, know that we are all thinking about you. Should you need anything at all please let us know. We love you!

This is just shocking. Ralph was so young. Anything I can do for you, I'm here. love, Pam

Joni, We are devastated. Our thoughts and love are with you.