Edward J. “Rags” Ragula, Sr., 90, of Baden, passed away peacefully on the evening of October 19th 2025, at home with his family by his side. He was born in New Brighton on February 28th, 1935, a son of the late Stephen and Julia Olash Ragula. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen and his brother Stephen Ragula II. He is survived by his sister, Peggy Madish, a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Randall Aiken of Katy, Texas, a son and daughter-in-law, Edward Jr. and Rachel Ragula of Economy Borough and several grandchildren: Julia Aiken, Robert Aiken, Nicholas Ragula and Ciera Ragula.

Edward was a U.S. Army Veteran who was employed by J&L Steel for over thirty years.

Family and Friends will be received on Friday, October 24th from 3 to 7 p.m. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements and where a blessing service will take place on Saturday, October 25th at 10 A.M. Entombment will follow in the Beaver Cemetery Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001, to reflect his love of the family pets.