Ronald W. Reiner, husband, father, grampy, 81 years of age of Plane Street Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at home surrounded by his family.
Survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy (Gelezinsky) Reiner; daughters, Susan A. Sarosky wife of John, Brenda M. Parise wife of Christopher; son, Craig M. Reiner and his wife Lori all of Weatherly; grandchildren, Joshua, Luke, Lynea, Erin, and Shannon.
A graduate of the former White Haven High School, Ronald served honorably in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Returning home, Ronald worked as a carpenter for Kama Corporation of Hazleton until taking a position with the Weatherly School District in maintenance.
Ronald liked to collect antique bottles, and garden. A gifted musician, he enjoyed playing guitar and singing the classic country western songs.
Born Sunday, November 17, 1935 in Lehigh Tannery, son of the late Albert, and Dorothy (Heimbach) Reiner. He was also predeceased by sister, Alma Jean (Adams) O'Hara; brother, Raymond Adams.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231.
Interment Union Cemetery of Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Carbon County Senior Ctr.
for Meals Subsidies
401 Delaware Ave., 3rd Floor
Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
.