Ronald F. Farrell, Sr., 85 of Walker Township Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly upon arrival on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Thursday, August 22, 1935 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Francis, and Margaret (Bergalis) Farrell. Ron was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of 66 years, Violet L. (Drieisbach) Farrell on June 13, 2020; sister, Beverly Banks.
Surviving are son, Ronald F. Farrell, Jr. and his wife Roxanne of Tamaqua; daughter, Diane M. Canfield of Vancouver, WA; grandchildren, Timothy, Natalie, Leslie, Zack; great grandchildren, Salvatore, Hailey, Jack, Elyse, Kyle, Wyatt, and Isaiah.
A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Ron served honorably in the National Guard. He was a drag line operator having worked for numerous mining operation throughout Schuylkill County. Ron enjoyed tending to his home, and spending time with family.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania..
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