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RONALD BEITLE Obituary
Age 63, of O'Hara Twp., on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Loving husband of Karyn (Otte) Beitle; beloved father of Benjamin Beitle, Nicholas Beitle and the late T.J. Beitle; cherished brother of Robert Beitle, David Beitle and Bernadette Spinella; also survived by a niece, nephews and many cousins. Ron's sphere of influence went well beyond his family and friends. He touched the lives of music lovers everywhere as the drummer for the band, Wild Cherry, whose famous song "Play That Funky Music" led to a platinum album. Ron was a drummer extraordinaire, playing for many bands during the course of his career and spreading his love of music to everyone he met. He will live on through his music and will be missed by all who knew him. Friends received Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, O'Hara Twp. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested for the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pgh., PA 15205.
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Dan Sweazen
August 4, 2024
We played in many bands from high school on. He would crack a cymbal every time we played. He also had a habit of nailing his base drum to the gym floor! We had many great times and he even saved my life once.
Sandy Furmanek
April 15, 2018
My heart is so sad I just learned of Ron's passing. I worked at Jergels in the north hills and spent many years enjoying Ron's talent and zest for life. He will be missed while he plays with the big band in the sky.
spencer markle
March 9, 2018
I am very sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. He and I worked together at Consolidated Coal Company in the mailroom in 1975. I remember that he came in to work one day very excited about a local band that had asked him to join as the drummer. he asked me to come and watch them play in a basement bar near Mellon Square. they were good. The name was Wild Cherry. I left Consol shortly thereafter to go back to college and several months later "Play that funky music white boy" zoomed to the top of the charts. I was very proud of Ronnie and his success. I am so sorry for your loss. Spencer G. Markle
Bob Nagy
December 16, 2017
My condolences to you Karyn and your sons. I remember Ron coming into our work. He was always so approachable and willing to talk to me about music. It was quite an honor to have had the opportunity to play his drums a couple of times with the house band he had at the time. Peace and comfort to you during this difficult time.
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Michael Overacker
December 15, 2017
Ron, you brought joy into the lives of much of the world with your passion and love for your music. Thank you. May you rest well, and may your family find comfort in knowing that you were loved by many, and you helped make the world a better place.
Ken Walters
December 15, 2017
May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.Its been so long since I have seen you Ron and thank you for keeping in touch with my mom and dad and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Anthony Casper
December 15, 2017
Rest In Peace Ronnie,even though we have not seen each other for a long time I always remember you as a friend.Rest in peace hope too see you on the other side.
Debbie C
December 14, 2017
Ron possessed so many gifts - a loving father and husband, kind, caring, generous, witty, passionate about life along with being a musician extraordinaire. He will be so truly missed. A great musical celebration in heaven for sure!
miles malloy
December 13, 2017
deepest sypathys Ron was a great guy met him through a mutual friend followed his music in the 90s when he was in unwound enjoyed many a Friday night listening to the music rip RON
Judy DiSilvio
December 13, 2017
I will miss that beautiful smile!! God speed.
December 13, 2017
Gods will surpasses all understanding-No more suffering. Karyn, Ronny fought a hard fight with you and your Family by his side-
He will be greatly missed by all those he touched.
May God Bless-
Scott and Mary Jane Frankowski
Karen Spurk
December 13, 2017
My condolences to the Beitle family. May God give ya'all peace, and comfort you as you grieve the loss of such a loved man. May you play that funky music in heaven now Ron. Forever in our hearts. Cousin, Karen
Allen & Leigh Wentz
December 13, 2017
You will always be in our hearts. The memories of an amazing journey will always be filled with your presence. You lit up the lives of everyone around you. We pray your new journey is as filled with love and happiness as the joyous love you spread here on this mortal coil.
Love forever..
Allen & Leigh
Firman Family
December 13, 2017
Our warmest and deepest condolences to Ben & the Beitle Family for your loss. You are in our thoughts during this unthinkable time. He is always with you. Love, Chris, Brittany (J.R.) Kenna, Lauren, Brandon and the Entire Firman Family.
December 13, 2017
Sincerely sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family.
Kathy (Finke) Boron
December 13, 2017
Sending my Deepest Sympathy to the Beitle Family for your loss.
Bernadette, I think of you often with memories of our growing up years in Parkview. It has been many years but my thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Kathy (Finke) Boron
Andrew E. Kirin
December 13, 2017
My thoughts and Prayers are with your family. A great guy, taken too soon...
Art Bonavoglia
December 12, 2017
Great memories of Ron and playing in Billy's Bandits a long time ago, and recently with the Sweet Breeze reunion, great drummer. Very sad to lose you way too early. We'll miss you till we see you again and make music together. Deepest sympathy to all the family, I will keep you in my prayers.
Carole Q Carricato
December 12, 2017
May you rip Ronnie with your loving brother Vince Carricato who loved you very much and you loved him. I know he was there to greet you!
ace oblinger
December 12, 2017
I will miss you my friend
Gerard Sokol
December 12, 2017
A Great Musician who life was cut to short. Gerard Sokol, Carole' s Son.
December 12, 2017
Been a long time ago that me and Ron would walk from my house on Dorseyville road to his house in Parkview with my guitar and his snare drum to rehearse with Joe Dibenedatto and his accordion in our first band. We were around 13 years old. We played 96 Tears over and over.
Duane Oblinger
Slim Forsythe
December 12, 2017
Ron was a beautiful person and a fabulous musician. I consider it one of the chief milestones of my career to have recorded just one song with him playing the drums. That was a tremendous honor. May he rest in Peace and Light Eternal, until we meet again on that Beautiful Shore and join together in that Angel Band
December 12, 2017
RIP my friend- I hope your best friend Tim meets you at the gates. It would only be fitting. Way too soon to leave your family, and friends.
Bob Urso
Joseph Tarasi
December 12, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
PHYLIS PARISSI
December 12, 2017
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND FAMILY
Andrew E. Kirin
December 12, 2017
Be assured that his memory will burn brightly in our hearts forever.
Sandra Celender-Cavlovich
December 12, 2017
Sincere condolences to the Beitle Family. A life taken much too soon. And while the heavens have gained another great person and well respected musician; Ron's memories will live on with each of us through his music. Thank you Ron for all the great musical memories.
#Parkviewproud
Sandra Celender-Cavlovich & Family
Andrew Kirin
December 12, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ron will be greatly missed.
Sandra Celender-Cavlovich
December 12, 2017
Sincere condolences to the Beitle Family. A life taken much too soon. And while the heavens have gained another great person and well respected musician; Ron's memories will live on with each of us through his music. Thank you Ron for all the great musical memories.
#Parkviewproud
Sandra Celender-Cavlovich & Family
Sandra Celender-Cavlovich
December 12, 2017
Sincere condolences to the Beitle Family. A life taken much too soon. And while the heavens have gained another great person and well respected musician; Ron's memories will live on with each of us through his music. Thank you Ron for all the great musical memories.
#Parkviewproud
Sandra Celender-Cavlovich & Family
Larry Scott
December 12, 2017
Rest in Peace my old friend. I will and have always cherished the time we spent together playing music and traveling together. Never to be forgotten. Peace and Love for you and deepest sympathy to your wife and family.
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