Ronald Robert Hartz, Sr., 82 years of age of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus.
Born Monday, June 2, 1941 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania the son of the late Frank, and Beatrice (Yanonis) Hartz. Ron was also predeceased by; son, Todd Hartz; sister, Marilyn Stack; step daughter, JanMarie Kilduff .
Surviving are; his beloved companion of 50 years, Vivian Alexander; son, Ronald Hartz, Jr. and his companion Mary Stitzer; daughter, Renee Gubala and her husband Christopher; step daughter, Christie Nikola and her husband Michael; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; neighbors, Mike, and Betty Terry.
A graduate of Shenandoah High School, Ron retired from General Motors in Linden New Jersey having served as Vice President of the Local Union # 595. An avid outdoorsman, Ron enjoyed hunting, traveling with Vivian, and the companionship of his dog Libby.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
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