Ronald M. McCoy

Ronald McCoy Obituary

Ronald M. McCoy
Ronald M. McCoy, 76, of Butler died early Saturday morning at the VNA Inpatient Hospice.
He was born Oct. 20, 1933 in Cavit-tsville, Westmoreland County, a son of the late Joseph Stewart McCoy and Mae Harrover McCoy.
In 1952, he graduated from North Huntingdon High School, now Norwin, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in education at Clarion University in 1962. He later attended Slippery Rock College to achieve a master's degree in education. He retired as an elementary teacher for the Butler School District, where he taught for 38 years.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Butler, the American Legion Post 117 and the VFW Post 249, along with the Elks Lodge 170 and the Butler Moose Lodge 64, all in Butler.
He also had coached American Legion Baseball teams in Butler and Lyndora for many years. He was an avid bowler and bowled in several leagues.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlu Grening McCoy. They were married from June 29, 1963, until her passing on Nov. 1, 2009. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Roseann Glasgow.
Surviving are two children, Mark and his wife, Sue McCoy of Sebastian, Fla., and Ronna Moore and her husband, Todd, of Massillion, Ohio; two beloved grandchildren, Alec and Abigayle Moore; four brothers, Victor (Judy) McCoy in Punta Gorda, Fla., Joseph (Patricia) McCoy of Brick, N.J., and Lawrence McCoy and Michael (Roberta) McCoy, all of Trafford; and a sister, Veronica (Robert) Topper of North Huntingdon.
McCoy - Friends of Ronald M. McCoy, who died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 at 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler.
The St. Paul Guild and Christian Mothers will recite the rosary at 9:40 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Information also is available at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle on Sep. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald McCoy

12 Entries

Wendy Olean ( Bechtel)

September 20, 2010

Ronna and family,
Oh my gosh I am at a loss for words. I am so sorry to hear about your father pasing. I am sure there are still hurts from your mom passing. I just found out when I read the obituary at work. I do not get the paper or listen to the news as it is too devastating most of the time. I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your parents , they were great people. I wish you would have called and let me know. Again I am so sorry for your loss.

Michelle Govan

September 14, 2010

I had the honor of taking care of Mr. McCoy last week at Butler Hospital on 5Main. What an amazing individual. Ronna, what a special bond you had with your dad. I'll never forget walking in his room and watching you dote over him with whatever he needed. Our family of nurses at the hospital has your family in our prayers at this difficult time. My you feel God's peace.
Michelle Govan, RN

Carmen DeRose

September 14, 2010

Our Deepest Sympathy to you Rona and family!!! I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

C. Pete DeRose Jr.and Family

Kristen Meredith

September 14, 2010

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mr. McCoy was an awesome teacher and we all loved him so much. Some of my best days at CT were in his class. It was an honor to know such a loving and charismatic man.

September 14, 2010

To the MrCoy children...your dad and I went to college together and became very good friends. He was a great guy...loved by all. Your mother went to the same school district as I did......Oil City.............they will be truly missed. Dot and Jim Bohrer, from Prospect, Pa. Our prayers are with you all.

Mary Cuny

September 14, 2010

Ronna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I loved your mom and dad. I remember many times you and I played together as children of "teachers" at CT. They were good people. Saw them once in a while later in life and we still shared a smile together.
Mary (Joanne Collodi) Cuny

Sabrina

September 14, 2010

I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr. McCoy's passing. A wonderful teacher for me in the 6th grade, and an important man to my brother. May he rest in peace with his dear wife.

Meganne (Albright) Thompson

September 13, 2010

He was my favorite teacher at Center Twp. May you Rest in Peace Mr. McCoy.

Durwood & Patsi Forte

September 13, 2010

Dear Ronna & family,
Durwood and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless...Love, Durwood & Patsi

Michael/ Dee Dee Newcaster

September 13, 2010

Dear Mark, Sue, Ronna, Todd & families;
May we express our deepest sympathy in the death of Ron; We will always cherish the fond memories of him at the many visits we had over the years. He was a well liked teacher in our district & he will be remembered by all of us who had the fortune to know him. Your in our hearts & in our prayers.

Larry McElwain

September 13, 2010

The McCoy Family,
Ron(Slick) an I were friends at Clarion State College 50yrs ago. I was with him in Oil City when he met your Mom, Marlou; spending many hours with them years ago. Time passed us by but I thought of them often. Wonderful people inwhich life took us different directions. You have my deepest sympathy for the loses of your father but also your Mom, whom I did not know had also passed away.
Your Dad and Mom will always have a special place in my heart.

September 13, 2010

My favorite teacher at Connoquenessing Ele. School in 1963. Very positive influence.

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