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Ronald Shapley Obituary
of Smithville Flats
Ronald Shapley, 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at home. He was predeceased by his parents, Glenn and Ora Shapley; two brothers, Lowell (Bud) Shapley and Merritt Shapley; and sister, Laura Rice. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Anne; children, Ronald (Skip) and Kristina Shapley, Susquehanna, Pa., Yvonne and Stan Tannenholtz, Manlius, Brenda and Tim Crumb, Greene, Laureen and Paul Brady, Schoharie; grandchildren, Jordan Tannenholtz, Gage and Anna Marie Crumb, Connor and Ian Brady; two sisters, June Ellison and Lulu Mae Williams; brother, Glenn Shapley Jr.; several nieces and nephews. Ron served his country in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany. He married Anne in 1959. Ron retired from Agway in 1998 after 35 years of service.
Private services will be held at the Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, N.Y. 13778. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Smithville Flats First Responders, Smithville Flats, N.Y. 13841.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Shapley
December 6, 2007
So sorry to hear about your father and we thinking about you.
Bob & Elsie (Steves Mom And Dad)
Gini Foley
December 6, 2007
Skip, Kristina and family,
"Hold tight your loved ones and finest friends." May this wonderful quote by you, Skip, help you though your darkest hours.
Your grief is felt by us, and we send our sympathy and prayers.
Rog & Gini(Wessels) Foley
Rich and Linda Teter
December 4, 2007
Brenda and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Bob and Jane Whitmore
December 3, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sue Miller
December 3, 2007
Ron,Kristina and family, Sorry to hear of your loss... my thoughts are with you at this time..
Christine Rice
December 3, 2007
Aunt Annie and Family,
We send our sympathy and love.
Debbie (Getman) Biondolillo
December 3, 2007
Brenda, Please know my thoughts are with you
Sheryl and Michael Evans
December 3, 2007
Skip and Laurene (and families)
We were so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. May your memories and the strength and comfort of family and friends, help you through this diffcult time.
God Bless.
Steve Misulich
December 3, 2007
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you in your time of grief and the days ahead.
Steve & Lori Misulich
Dennis & Helene Smith (Kenyon)
December 3, 2007
Our thought are with the Shapley family at this time. Hold close the memories and fill them in your heart, for time will ease the sorrow.
Dottie Bennedum
December 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Annie & Brenda. May God comfort all of you in this time of sorrow.
cathy Holden
December 3, 2007
Dear aunt annie and family, You all are in my thought and prayers. I'm sorry for loss. Cathy holden
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