Scalera, Ralph Francis Born June 28, 1930, in Midland, PA Died January 27, 2011, in Brighton Township, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 12, 1971, to a seat vacated by John L. Miller. Confirmed by the Senate on November 23, 1971, and received commission on November 30, 1971. Service terminated on May 1, 1976, due to resignation. Education: Harvard University, A.B., 1952 University of Pennsylvania Law School, LL.B., 1955 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1955-1957 Private practice, Beaver, Pennsylvania, 1957-1959, 1961-1964, 1970-1971 Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1959-1961 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County [Pennsylvania], 1964-1970; presiding judge, 1966-1970 Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1976-