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Ronald Meabon Obituary

Ronald R. Meabon Ronald R. Meabon, age 75, of Wattsburg, died on Sunday March 9, 2008 at Select Specialty Hospital Erie. He was born on December 24, 1932 in Edinboro, Pa. to the late Arthur and Leola Hall Meabon. Ronald was a graduate of Wattsburg High School and owned and operated with his son Douglas, Meabon Farms in Wattsburg since 1958. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association where he was awarded the Outstanding Young Farmer from the state of Pennsylvania. Also a member of the Northwest Syrup Association and member of the Lowville United Methodist Church. Ronald enjoyed deer hunting, driving combine, and traveling. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter LouAnn Meabon-Rosati. Survivors include a wife of 58 years Olive E. Brumagin Meabon who he married January 7, 1950; a son Douglas Meabon and wife Melanie of Wattsburg; daughters Diane Dernar and husband Ronald of Union City, Julie Gibson and husband Richard of Knoxville, Tennessee, Kimberly Meabon-Chesley of Wattsburg; a brother Donald Meabon and wife Shirley of North East; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home 65 South Lake Street North East on Wednesday 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a funeral service on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Officiating Rev. John Donnor. Interment Lowville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lowville United Methodist Church 13427 Route 8 Wattsburg, PA 16442 or Wattsburg Hose Co 14437 Main Wattsburg, PA 16442. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

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Published by Erie Times-News from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2008.

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Jeff Allen

March 20, 2008

Olive Diane Julie Doug Kim others, Saddened by your loss. Seems like just last week I was hanging around the farm with Doug. How time flies. I love you all.

March 20, 2008

Dear Olive, Diane, Julie, Doug, Kim & Families,
We are very sorry to hear about Ronnie's passing. We know it's difficult right now and it will take time, but once your tears end, may the memories you shared together become the smile on your face when you least expect it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Skip and Darlene Agresti

Kloss Family

March 14, 2008

Dear Meabon Family,
We are sincerely saddened to hear of your loss of Ron. He was a great man and a farmer. He is in a better place now and is looking down upon you all watching over you with love. May God Bless you all and keep you safe always with love.
Most Sincerely,
The Kloss Family (Wattsburg&North East)
P.O. Box 124
North East, Pa. 16428

Dexter Allen

March 13, 2008

The memories I have are from my younger years, but it seems like just yesterday that I was with Ronnie , skimming syrup in the "sugar shack", He made it feel like it was such an important job to me as a boy. What an awesome man he was. One who stood strong for what he believed in, while being loveing and kind on the inside. We parted ways as neighbors almost 30 years ago, but the memories of you all are still with me just like it was yesterday. The odd thing was....it was just this last Sunday that I was thinking back on those very days.
I love you all and I pray Gods comfort upon you.
Sincerely,

Kathy Palloto

March 13, 2008

Olive and children, You know you are like family to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ray and Marleah Tanner
Kathy and Lee Palloto
Darryl and Debbie Tanner
Brenda and Paul Baltzer
Lisa Tanner

David & Michelle Wasmund

March 13, 2008

To The Meabon Family,
We wish to express our condolences to all of you at this time. Ronald was a great man.

Mike Grove

March 13, 2008

Meabon Family
Naomi and I are sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Jack & Linda Knoblock

March 12, 2008

To the Meabon Family, Our thoughts
and prayers are with you during this
difficult time.

Joshua & Traci (Turner) Rabb

March 12, 2008

Mrs. Meabon & Family,
Sorry to hear about Ronnie's passing. It is definately hard, my Grandpa Yost just passed in April and I remember seeing you both there. Will keep you in my prayers.

Linda Francis

March 12, 2008

The best testament of a man and his character is the family and friends he leaves behind. What a truly special man Mr. Meabon must have been! We know him best through his daughter Julie whom we love and admire. The Peace of the Lord be with you all. Know that we are with you in thought, prayer and spirit.

Linda and John Francis and Jean Cathey

Sue Nolan

March 12, 2008

To the Meabon Family
I send my deepest sympathy, Thinking of all during this time. Take care

Jean Eller

March 12, 2008

To Ron Meabon's Family,
Surely he must have been an amazing man to have passed down such good values, work ethics, and faith to his children and grandchildren. Your families are as well respected as he was in your community. God bless all of you in your loss of the patriarch of your family.
With Sympathy and Prayer,

Mark & Eva Eller

March 11, 2008

To the Meabon Family:
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Mr. Meabon. He was a true representation of what is great about the American Farmer. Our prayers are with each of you.

Larry Allen

March 11, 2008

Olive we are glad that our paths crossed in Life. We know GOD will
bring COMFORT to you and the Family. You will see Ronald again in
that GREAT DAY. Sincerely and in
Prayer Madeline& Larry

dale & gloria emory

March 11, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Alan & Michele Schetter

March 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Calvin Henry

March 11, 2008

Olive,Our deepest thoughts are with you and your family.After knowing Ronnie most of his adult life we knew him as a hard working and dedicated farmer.Doing conciderable work for our farm we truly appreciated him.The hospitality your family showed to our daughter,Sherry when she stayed at your home when she couldn't get home from school was activities was greatly appreciated. God Bless your family.
Betty and Calvin Henry

Mark Chaffee

March 11, 2008

From afar, it seems so much of the news I get of the valley, is the news of passings. Unable to get home so often, I am glad we now have this means to share empathy with your loss of one of the valley's lifelong farm leaders. My thoughts are with your family as you begin down this road of saying goodbye, letting go, and healing. Ronnie was special.

Christine & Ashley "Eisaman" McDonald

March 11, 2008

Olive, Diane, Julie, Doug & Kim & families:
I am very sad to hear of Ronnie's death. I will forever remember all my great times at your house over the years. I'll never forget Ronnie's piercing blue eyes and his smile and teasing. LouAnn and I had lots of good times together and I always felt right at home. These are difficult times. Remember you are loved and thought about often.
Love, Chris, Ashley as well as my Mom, Marge Hall Eisaman (Ronnies 1st cousin). Wattsburg, PA now Winchester, KY

Mike & Chris Koprowski Family

March 11, 2008

Our family extend their deepest sympathy to Ronnie's family. Olive and Family, know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Neighbors for many years...

March 11, 2008

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Meabon family.

Ed & Emily Tobin (River Ranch, FL)
Edinboro, PA

Bill & Barb Waiter

March 11, 2008

Olive and family
Even though we really didn't know Ronnie all that well, we always considered him a true friend. May God be with you and your family in your sorrow. He will never fail us if we believe and hold him deep within our hearts.

Love

Barb & Bill Waiter

Dody and Chuck Schendler

March 11, 2008

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Ronnie. We know he will be deeply missed by his family and all of his friends.

JIM KIGHTLINGER

March 11, 2008

My most sincere & heartfelt sympathy to Olive and the family. Ron & Olive are two of my classmates, that for the short time I was there, made an everlasting wonderful impression on me !!

JIM KIGHTLINGER

March 11, 2008

My most sincere & heartfelt condolences to Olive and the family.
Ron & Olive are two of my most favorite classmates. For the short time I was a classmate, an everlasting impression was made.

Laurie (Firch) Lyons

March 11, 2008

Julie,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Words are difficult at this time but know the he is with God. My prayers go to you and your entire family.

Stephanie Hinkler

March 11, 2008

We may have been neighbors but we grew up as family. I am sad for all of you and my family as well. We will miss him very much.

Tom and Paula Yost

March 11, 2008

Olive, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. It's so hard to lose a loved one but it's so wonderful to know that he will be awaken one day from this sleep called death. Jesus died for us so we have that hope. Remember that and remember that we are thinking of you and wish we could be there at this time.

Charles & Bonnie Allen

March 11, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ronnie was a great mentor and friend. God Bless you Olive, Diane, Julie, Doug, Kim and families.

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