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Charles Michael "Mike' Ralston, 61 of Middleport, Ohio passed away on February 15, 2025 at the O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 13, 1962 in Mason, WV to the late Charles and Ethel (Pugh) Ralston. He was an avid Hunter, Golfer, Fisherman and Gardener.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Elaine Ralston; daughter, Erin (Adam) Sorrell; grandchildren, Toby Sorrell and Megan Sorrell; brother, Ronnie (Tammy) Ralston; sister, Sherri Lowry; brother in law, Wayne (Marsha) Barnhart and David Barnhart; sister in law; Brenda Barnhart McClanahan; aunt Lois Hevener; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother in law, Pete Barnhart; mother in law, Nettie Barnhart, grandparents aunts an uncles.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Brenda Barnhart McClanahan officiating. Burial will follow at the Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service (11-1:00pm).
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