Ralph "Larry" L. Waychoff

Ralph L. “Larry” Waychoff, 73, of Washington, died on July 12, 2022, in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1949, in Washington, a son of the late Ralph A. and Jean Marie Berg Waychoff. A 1968 graduate of Trinity High School, Larry was a member of North Buffalo Presbyterian Church. Larry was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served during the Vietnam War, from April 21, 1969 until April 13, 1971, when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Lance Corporal. For his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one star, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, and the Combat Action Ribbon. His last duty assignment was with the Combined Operations Group, Battalion Landing Team, Third Marine Division. Mr. Waychoff retired following 33 years working for Jessop Steel as the ladle crane operator. He was a lifetime member of the Hunt-Kennedy Post 639 of the American Legion in Claysville, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 927, in Washington. Larry enjoyed playing cards, gardening, cooking, canning, and watching stock car racing. Most of all, Larry loved spending time with his family. On November 25, 1972, he married the love of his life, Carol L. McManany, who survives. In November they would have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Surviving are three children, Tammi L. (Nick, Jr.) Dubina, of Washington, Tina L. (Alvin) Rogers, ,of Washington and David L. (Susan) Waychoff, of Washington; a brother, Richard A. (Pamela) Waychoff, of Arizona; a sister, Donna Jean Waychoff, of Washington; eight grandchildren, Nicholas K. Dubina, Nathan T. Dubina, Kara L. Dubina, Alan S. Dubina, Cody J. Rogers, Colton A. Rogers, Cameron M. Rogers, and Jonathan McMasters; two great grandchildren, Jonah Dubina and Jameson Rogers; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Friday, July 15, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., and Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., the time of service, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington. Inurnment will take place at a later date in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, at which time, full military honors will be accorded by the United States Marine Corps and the Claysville American Legion.