Ralph Howard Church, Jr., 58, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Bridgeport, WV. Ralph was born on April 21, 1967, in Wheeling, WV, the son of Ralph Howard Church, Sr. and Donna (Welling) Church-Mozie.
Ralph was preceded in death by his mother Donna.
He leaves behind his son Travis Church and grandchildren Hudson Church and Alice Church of Martins Ferry, OH; son Ryan Church of Martins Ferry, OH; sister Doreen (David) Maurer of Bridgeport, WV; and nephew Joel (Ali) Maurer of Bridgeport, WV.
Ralph was a 1985 graduate of Wheeling Park High School and attended WVU. He will be remembered for his love of sports, particularly the Dallas Cowboys and the Boston Celtics. He will be deeply missed by his family.
Ralph’s private arrangements have been entrusted to Altmeyer Funeral Homes Wheeling Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
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