Ronald V. Troutman

ATLAS — Ronald V. Troutman, 75, of Atlas, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he had been hospitalized for the past week.

He was born in Ashland Hospital, Nov. 16, 1937, a son of the late Bruce Troutman and Orpha Snyder. He lived the past 57 years in Atlas, and also lived in Pitman for a period of time.

He wa a graduate of Tri-Valley High School in Hegins.

Ronald was married Oct. 24, 1956, to the former Josephine (Babe) Escanez, who survives in Atlas.

He worked as an auto mechanic and service manager, and he was last employed at B & L in Shamokin.

He was a member of Zion Methodist Church, Pitman. He was also a member of the Woodman of the World and National Rifle Association,

He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, model railroading, baseball, cars, camping and spending time with his family, to which he was dedicated. He was also an avid Phillies fan.

In addition to his wife, Ronald is survived by a daughter, Debora Troutman, of Atlas; two sons, Jim Troutman and his wife, Toni, of Atlas, and Rod Troutman and his wife, Dawn, of Mowry; four grandchildren, Quentin, Cassie, Dylan and Megan Troutman; a sister, Phyliss Mervine and her husband, Rodger, of Pitman, and nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is also survived by two cats, Paws and Spook.

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TROUTMAN — Ronald V. Troutman, 75, of Atlas. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the CJ Lucas Funeral Home, 27 N. Vine St., Mount Carmel, with the Rev. Todd Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Bear Gap. A viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday in the funeral home. CJ Lucas IV, supervisor, has charge of the arrangements.