Russell L. Ralston passed away on February 8, 2006, he was 43 years old. Born February 27, 1962 in Akron, OH, he came to Port Charlotte, FL from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 20 years ago. He was a landscaper for Apollyon. He was a member of Lakeside Lutheran Church. Russell is survived by his wife of 15 years, Grace Ralston of Port Charlotte, FL; one stepson, John Sauer of Port Charlotte, FL; one son, Kyle Ralston of Port Charlotte, FL; his father, Richard L. Ralston, Sr. of Monroe Falls, OH and his wife Jan; two sisters, Lee Ann (James) Hipp of Akron, OH and Jeanette Boyes of Akron, OH; two brothers, Richard L. (Susan) Ralston, Jr. of Port Charlotte, FL and Ronald L. Ralston of Akron, OH; one grandson, Peyton, and several nieces and nephews Visitation will be held on Monday, February 13, 2006 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, with a service at 7:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburgh, FL 33742. Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory, North Port Chapel, is in charge.