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Ronald Westfall Obituary

Ronald B. Westfall Ballston SpaRonald B. Westfall, 78 passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Ballston Spa, NY. He was the son of the late Merritt O. and Loretta Brown Westfall. Ron was a meat cutter for A&P and Price Chopper Supermarkets and served in the U.S. Army. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen Rhodes Westfall who died on November 13, 2003. Survivors include his daughters, Holly (Warren) Zapp of Porter Corners, Melanie (Timothy) Brown of Ballston Spa, Shayla (Michael) Schott of Thornwood, NY, Erin (Donald) Powers of Ballston Spa; his brother, Merritt Richard Westfall of Ballston Spa; his sister, Leanne C. Alberts of Herkimer, NY; and his grandchildren, Abigail Zapp, Gabriel Brown, Bethany Zapp, Jared Brown and Hailey Schott. Services will be on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Mevec Funeral Home, 224 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. Committal service with full military honors will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Saratoga Springs. Calling hours will be Friday, November 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Mevec Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York Chapter, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205. For directions or to light a candle visit us at www.mevecfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Nov. 7, 2013.

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John and Mary Jean Coleman

November 10, 2013

Erin,
Sending love, hugs and prayers -
The Coleman's

Jodi Stevens

November 8, 2013

Holly, Melanie, Shayla, and Erin...so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Bet Mom greeted Dad with that beautiful smile of hers…hugs to you all

Amber Sickles

November 7, 2013

Melanie and family, very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

November 7, 2013

I am saddened to hear about Ron's passing.
I had always enjoyed his company when he was in my office.

Dr. G. Guilfoyle

November 7, 2013

While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. ~John Taylor
I am sad that Ron has passed, and I want to wish the Westfall family my condolences and love. Take solace in the fact that he is in a better place. Mt prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Tiffany Ryan

November 7, 2013

Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Your dad was a sweet man with a smile that lit up every family party we had :) XOXO

Mike Carey

November 7, 2013

Shayla, I am sorry to hear of youd dads passing. I know how much he meant to you and how close you were. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jane Decoteau

November 7, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I am certain Kathy was ready to welcome him home.

Stan D

November 7, 2013

Melonie, Tim, Jared and Gabriel ... Sorry to learn of your loss. May the Good Lord reunite Ron with family and his spirit watch over you each day. Rest in Peace Ronald.

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