Ranka Banda Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ranka Banda (Johnstown, Pennsylvania), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ranka left this world on June 5, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ranka Banda or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Juro Banda and Milka Banda; her husband Dragich Banda; her sons, Borislav Banda and Rade Banda; and her siblings, Rade, Dragiča, Ljubiča, Stanka, Ljuban, Stanko and Dushan.
She is survived by: her daughters, Marija Banda of Dayton, OH and Radojka Rita Merriman (Steve) of Medina, OH; her daughter-in-law Loraine Vautar-Banda of Johnstown, PA; her grandchildren, Eric Banda (Carolina) of Ocala, FL, Nicholas Merriman (Jessica) of Creston, OH, Michael Merriman of Creston, OH, Adam Banda of Queens, NY, Luke Banda of Los Angeles, CA and Julianne Banda-Adams (Andrew) of Raleigh, NC; and her great grandchildren, Joshua, David Banda of Ocala, FL, Steven, Owen and Lily Merriman of Creston, OH..
A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 9th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Petka Cemetery.
