Obituaries
December 2, 2022

Claudia A. Ramsey – Charleroi

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Claudia A. Ramsey, 71, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Washington Hospital. Born in Uniontown on July 27, 1951, Claudia was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Sweda Deskovich. A graduate of Laurel Highlands High School in the Class of 1969, Claudia continued her education by receiving her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1972. She worked for many years in the Uniontown Hospital until her retirement. Surviving to cherish Claudia’s memory are her four sons, Michael Ramsey (Shirley) of Charleroi, Scott C. (Suzie) Ramsey of Charleroi, James A. (Chrissie) Ramsey of Burgettstown and Joseph A. (Shannon) Ramsey of Fallowfield Township; six grandchildren, Jaime Lea Ramsey, Tre Joseph Axton, Lance Everett Ramsey, Logan Scott Ramsey, Joseph Charles Ramsey and Kaycee Cheryl Ramsey; three great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Alayna and Lucas; her brother, Robert J. Deskovich of Hopwood; two nephews, Robert J.(Marjorie) Deskovich-St. Petersburg, Fla. and Justin Deskovich-Chalk Hill. Claudia was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Michael James Ramsey; and a brother, Theodore J. Deskovich. Arrangements have been entrusted to HOGAN-MELENYZER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Online condolences may be sent to www.hogan-melenyzer.com.

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