Ronald C. Ford, 71, of 721 Vine Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017, at Pinecrest Manor, after a lengthy illness.
He was born December 10, 1945, in Kane, son of the late Jared and Amy Ford. He was a graduate of Kane High School and had been a resident of St. Marys the past 20 years. Ronald was a retired employee of Morgan AM & T.
On July 28, 1972, in Limestone, NY, he married Phyllis Groll, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Lisa Hill and her husband Brandon of Graham, WA; a son, Ronald C. Ford and his wife Shari of Ridgway; seven grandchildren, Brandi Hill, Brandon Hill, Mariah Hill, Teressa Mazza, Sara Ford, Samantha Swanson, and Lakota Fox; and by two great grandchildren, Skyler Swanson and Summer Hill.
In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by a son, Marty Ford.
Ronald served eight years in the US Army as a medic. His hobby was trains, and he loved his family and his dogs.
There will be no visitation.
Funeral and committal services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Human Society, 1029 East Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.