Obituary of Steven Wayne Ratliff

Steven Wayne Ratliff, age 68, of Buckhannon, WV, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home. He was born May 2, 1956, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Billy Junior and Margaret A. Brown Ratliff. Mr. Ratliff is survived by his wife, Margaret “Marty” Ratliff of Buckhannon; two daughters, Amy Radabaugh and husband Jeff of Bridgeport, WV and April Ratliff of Buckhannon; two stepdaughters, Lisa Talbert and husband Shawn and Stacie Biro and husband Andy all of Fairmont, WV; three grandchildren, Brynn Radabaugh of Bridgeport, Ellie and Drew Biro of Fairmont; one sister, Diana Mallett  of Buckhannon and one nephew, Andy Bargeloh of Hickory, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Ratliff Ferrell Carpenter and two brothers-in-law, Bob Mallett and Christopher Ferrell. The family wants to thank all the wonderful nurses in the oncology dept. of St. Joes and a special thank you to Stacey Tolliver and David Jack for their friendship and support. He retired from Columbia Gas with 31 years of service. He loved his family, watching football, basketball, hunting, fishing, bowling, and his beloved dog Snuggles. Friends will be received Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 4 PM Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Chad Lewis officiating. In honoring Mr. Ratliff’s wishes he will be cremated following the funeral service. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.