Kathern R. Ralston, 87, of Warren, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

She was born June 18, 1934, to Noel Thern Buzzard and Ruby Gladis (Dillon) Buzzard. She was the wife of the late Harley “Ike” Ralston. They married July 20, 1952, at the Warren Methodist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,  and brothers Bill, Jack, Dick and Dale Buzzard.

Surviving are sons, Gerald (Susan) Ralston of Warren, Noel (Kathy) Ralston of Warren and James (Janette) Ralston of Warren; daughter, Beth (Steve) Gulino of Huntington, 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Calling will be at Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, 402 E. First St. Warren, on Friday, March 18, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 10 to 11 a.m. A funeral service will be held at the church following calling at 11 a.m. with Pastor Stephen Spencer officiating. Interment will be in Gardens of Memory, Marion.