Obituary – Ronald K. Young, Sr.
Ronald K. Young, Sr., 65, gained his wings to heaven on Sept 5, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport after a very courageous, almost 3-year battle with a rare High Grade Pleomorphic Sacroma Cancer.
He was born February 6, 1958, the son of the late Clair Young, Sr. and Bernice G. (Yarnell) Young.
He attended Lock Haven High School and married his high school sweetheart, Nancy (Dugan) Young, on August 13, 1977. He was a man of many names: “Dad” to his sons Ron, Jr. (Amber) and Jason (Tiffany) and his daughter, Katie (Sean) Klecker; “Pap” to Chase, Amelia and Hux Young, and Connor and Caleb Kleckner; “Pappy Ron” to Hunter and Gwynne Showers and Remington Ripka; “Captain” to his truck driving friends; and “Mobe” to his buddies in the fire service.
Ron was a lifetime member of Dunnstown Fire Company and held the rank of Captain for 5 years and Assistant Chief for 6 years. He was also a member of Citizens Hose Company of Lock Haven since February 2011. Ron enjoyed being a truck driver and worked at Champion Parts, Nestlerode Contracting and Advanced Drainage Systems where he received the 2009 Driver of the Year. He retired from ADS in 2021 due to his illness after 25 years of service. Ron was a hard worker and dedicated his life to his family and serving the community and surrounding communities when in need.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, being with his friends at the fire hall, NASCAR races, camping and breakfast gatherings with his co-workers from ADS. His most favorite times were family beach vacations, his family Disney trip in 2017 and watching his grandchildren participate at any events they were in.
Ron is survived by his brothers, Clair (Bonnie) Young, Jr. and Jay (Deanna) Young; his sister, Linda (Robert) Holter; two sisters-in-law, Carole Young and Georgette (Floyd) Rupert; two brothers-in-law, Harry (Michele) Dugan and Lloyd (Kim) Dugan; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He’s also survived by his extended family: Greg Hopkins, Amanda Hutchinson, Ray Lowe, Andrea Young, Jodie Walizer, Bubba and Linda Delaney and Kirk and Brenda Webb; and a special nurse at UPMC Shadyside Jill Perona who always said, “You are the most special patient I have ever cared for.” Ron will also be greatly missed by his dog, Meisha.
Waiting for him at Heaven’s gate were his parents; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Kathryn Dugan; sister, Darla Young; brother, Gary Young Sr.; nephews, Greg Holter and Steve Probst; a great niece,Danielle Probst; a brother-in-law, Ken Wenker; step-mother-in-law, Joyce Dugan; and several cousins, friends and Fire Service brothers.
The Young family would like to thank all of our family and friends who supported us for the last 3 years while we walked the cancer journey. The love and support with messages, prayers and phone calls will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
A Funeral Service with Fireman’s Honors will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11 A.M. at the Dunnstown Fire Company, 119 Woodward Avenue, Lock Haven, PA 17745 with Pastor Rick Conklin officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven.
Friends and family will be received at Dunnstown Fire Company on Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 P.M. and again on Wednesday from 10 A.M. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Ron may be made to the Dunnstown Fire Company, Citizens Hope Company of Lock Haven, or Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma, c/o Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com
