Robert Vincent (Bob) Ranochak

Robert Vincent (Bob) Ranochak passed away at the age of 97 on September 27, 2025. Bob was born on February 15, 1928 in Portage Pennsylvania to Michael and Mary Ranochak, the sixth of their eight children. He graduated from Portage High School in 1946. He was drafted into the Army in 1950 and was based in Okinawa during the Korean War. Once discharged he took advantage of the GI Bill and attended Penn State University, graduating in January of 1958 with a B.S. in Business Administration.

He began his accounting career in Ambridge PA at National Electric where he met the love of his life, Joan Hrinko. They were married on August 16, 1959 and together had two daughters. His career eventually led him to Ukiah CA in 1975 where he has lived for over 50 years. He also served as Treasurer of the city of Ukiah for 15 years. Bob became an Enrolled Agent for the IRS in 1983. Bob and Joan operated a tax and bookkeeping business in Ukiah for over 35 years. When he retired at the age of 85 he enjoyed traveling with his wife, golfing with his buddies, fishing with his daughters and grandchildren and doing jigsaw puzzles with anyone he could talk into helping him, even though he didn’t need any help.

Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years Joan, daughter Susan Ranochak of Ukiah, Mary Ellen Wilkosz and husband John of Novato CA. His grandchildren Gabriel Wilkosz of Petaluma and Annemarie Bonilla and husband Erick of North Hills CA . Sisters Margaret Klein of Addison TX, Barbara Hillman of Fort Wayne Ind. and brother Ronald Ranochak of Atlantic Beach Fla. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers Michael, and Edward and sisters Mary and Ellen

The family would like to thank Jon with United Medical Resources, Inc and Oakmont of Novato and Suncrest Hospice Marin County for the wonderful care Bob received over the past year.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Ukiah, Suncrest Hospice Marin County and Ukiah Senior Center.

Services are pending.