Ronald John Schloder

Ronald John Schloder, 67, formerly of St. Marys, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh after several weeks in the ICU.

He was born July 5, 1948 in St. Marys, a son of the late Lavern L. Schloder Jr. and Kathryn I. DeCarli Schloder. On Feb. 14, 1995 at Pinecrest Manor Chapel, he married Rose McManigle Neff Schloder, who survives. Ron graduated from SMAHS, class of 1966 and then fought for our country in the Vietnam War as a First Force Recon Marine. He graduated from Penn State University in 1996 and retired as the senior engineer of GE Transportation Systems in Emporium. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a talented woodcarver who also enjoyed gardening. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his love will live on in our hearts forever.

In addition to his wife, Rose Schloder, he is survived by a daughter, Jennifer (Neff) Ott and her husband Martin; and by two grandchildren, Bryanna and Ethan Ott. He is also survived by a brother, Ken (Denise) Schloder of Idaho; four sisters, Kathi (Steve) Kazimer of South Carolina, Mary Ellen (Joe) Jones of Ohio, Jan (Mike) Raffaele of Emporium and Nona (Greg, Sr.) Morgan of St. Marys; and numerous nieces and nephews, including one special nephew, Ed Badeau Jr.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Schloder; a sister in infancy, Jean Marie; and a daughter in infancy, Annie Schloder.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald John Schloder will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. at St. Boniface Church, Main Street, Kersey, with Rev. Ross Miceli, pastor, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Fox Township Burial Detail.

There will be no visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic School or to the Fox Township Legion. 

Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered at www.LynchGreenFuneralHome.com.