JARVIS - Ronald H.,
D.D.S., M.S.D.
Ronald H. Jarvis, D.D.S., M.S.D., who had a private dental practice specializing in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry in Amherst, died May 26, 2023 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, NY on November 16, 1937 to Jean and Henry Jarvis, he was a 1955 graduate of Lackawanna High School. He received his B.A. and his D.D.S. from the University at Buffalo in 1959 and 1963 respectively. After serving as a Lieutenant in the Dental Corps of the U.S. Navy at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Ron went on to receive his M.S.D. from the University of Indiana at Bloomington in 1965. A life-long learner, Ron was a member of a vast number of dental societies, clubs and associations. He was past President of the Eighth District Dental Society, the Erie County Dental Society and the American Prosthodontic Society. He was also a past member of the teaching faculty at the University at Buffalo School of Dentistry and the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY. An avid golfer, Ron was a 46 year member at the Park Country Club. He loved trains and visiting Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA. Survivors include his wife, Judith A. Jarvis (nee Abbott); his daughters, Jennifer J. Hamberger (Douglas) and Pamela J. Ortolani (Terrence); four grandsons, Maxwell D. Hamberger, Christopher H. Hamberger, Parker M. Ortolani and Carson A. Ortolani; a sister, Carol A. Ahrens (the late Jean-Theodore); and a brother, Kenneth I. Jarvis (Patricia). Ronald donated his body to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences through their Anatomical Gift Program. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10am Friday, July 14, in St. Mary's Catholic Church 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst. Flowers are gratefully declined. In Memory of Dr. Ronald Jarvis, gifts may be made to the EIOH Prosthodontics Fund and mailed to: University of Rochester Office of Gift and Donor Records 300 East River Road Box 270032 Rochester, NY 14627

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Published by Buffalo News on Jun. 4, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald JARVIS

10 Entries

Kathy Kolek

February 19, 2025

I was a long time patient of Dr. Jarvis. Felt so very lucky to have found him. Not only was he always pleasant and compassionate towards me, but I found him to be extremely capable and accomplished yet humble and quietly confident. He and his staff made that office on Sweet Home Rd. into the special place that it was. Every visit felt more like visiting my uncle's house than it did a dental visit. May you rest in peace, kind sir.

Cindy Andrews

July 2, 2024

My deepest condolences to the Jarvis family as Im just hearing this. He gave me my first start in being his assistant for 8 years 30 years ago and made me the assistant I am today and Taught me so much.. Great Doctor and mentor..He will be greatly missed.
Love Cindy

Milan Jockovich

August 26, 2023

Great Man.Great teacher.Very special person.Siempre lo recuerdo con mucho carino.

David M. Casey, BS, DDS, MS

August 2, 2023

I was deeply saddened today, 2 August 2023, to learn from the UB Dentist magazine , of Dr. Jarvis' death. Dr. Jarvis was a teacher, mentor, and associate of mine starting in my Dental school years, continuing through attending his continuing education courses, and especially through the 10 years I spent in his private office as his associate. He was one of, if not the first, bona fide Prosthodontics Program graduates to be associated to the UB School of Dentistry. He was undoubtedly one of the most talented prosthodontists of his, and all later generations, always having the innate ability to effortlessly solve difficult dental restorative problems. I could go on forever about Dr. Jarvis, but suffice it to say he was a great loss to our profession and specialty, and he will be missed by me, and I send my sincere condolences to his Wife Judy and his family.

Urszula Zimmermann

June 9, 2023

Our deepest condolences to Judith A.,Jennifer J.,Pamela J.,
family & staff of Dr.R H Jarvis.His professionalsm,consistency & integrity emanated in each
& every case,we were privileged to work on together.
Extraordinary talent to build harmonious team relationships to benefit the patient.
He will be missed by everyone.
R.I.P.Dr R.H.Jarvis
Aesthetic dental laboratory
Urszula & Rudolf Zimmermann

Stuart Angert

June 9, 2023

Ron was truly a caring human being. Moreover, he represented best-practices in dentistry. He will not be forgotten...

William Ehmann and Martha Mugford

June 5, 2023

We sadly lost a very good friend. Rest in peace!

Pat & Charlotte Segnere

June 5, 2023

May He Rest in Peace and The Family Be Consoled.

Robin Stall

June 4, 2023

I am so sorry to have read about the passing of my Dentist! He was not only a compassionate Dentist, he was my Hero in Dentistry!! I have been to dentists in my life time , but no one ever made me feel so comfortable in a dental chair! I even gave him a super man shirt because of who he was! Dr. Jarvis, rest in peace and there will never be another Dentist like you! Such an amazing man!

Kathie and Jim Williamson

June 4, 2023

We are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. We have not seen him in many years as we moved away from the Buffalo area but will always remember him for his kindness, his generosity, his willingness to always help when needed and his enormous contribution to Dentistry and the Dental profession. He was always the consummate gentleman. Our sympathies to Judy and their family. May he rest in peace.

Kathie and Jim Williamson
Newbury, MA

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