Ronald R. Housel

Ronald R. Housel June 3, 1946 - January 28, 2009 Ronald R. Housel, 62, of Port Matilda, died Jan. 28, 2009, at Tyrone Hospital. Born June 3, 1946, in Roaring Springs, Pa., he was the son of the late Arthur Simington and ClaraBelle Housel. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Samuel I. Beard. On March 6, 1965, he married Joyce G. Patterson Housel, who survives at home. He was a foreman for Young American Homes in Wingate and also a mill worker at Haven Homes. He also was a self employed Contractor. He attended the Philipsburg Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries and The Assembly of God in Tyrone. He drove Stock Cars at Houtzdale and Clearfield Tracks for 25 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, hunting and attending his son and grandchildren's sporting events. But his favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, R. Garret Housel (Tamara) and Radley D. Housel (Alexandria), both of Port Matilda; two daughters, Gina H. Knepp (Kendale) and Tenille D. Housel, both of Port Matilda; brothers and sisters, Connie Burns, of Bellefonte, Charles Beard, of Port Matilda, Roger Beard, of Julian, Patty Feathers, of Mount Union, Samuel Beard, of Tyrone, Ron Simington, of Ohio, Kenny Simington, of Texas, Larry Simington, of East Freedom, and Sandy Carr, of Pittsburgh; and four grandchildren, Katie, Colton, Shae, and Riley Housel. In addition to his parents and stepfather, he was preceded in death by two children, Curtis Housel and Ronda Housel; and also by one brother, Joe Simington. Friends will be received Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at the funeral home, with Pastor Dean Krause officiating. Burial will be in Williams Cemetery, Huston Township. Arrangements are under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, Pa.