Dr. RONALD GALBREATH
1940 - 2017
Dr. RONALD GALBREATH
1940 - 2017
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Beloved husband, father, grandfather, Christian, athlete, educator, coach, mentor, patriot, and friend, Dr. Ronald Galbreath, passed peacefully to his eternal reward on Saturday, December 9, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born August 12, 1940, in Wampum, the son of the late Charles T. and Helen M. Newbold Galbreath. Ron was a longtime professor and basketball coach at Westminster and Geneva Colleges. He was a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Donnelly Galbreath; and three daughters, Kathy (David) McCommons of Ellwood City, Kim (Dan) Bowman of Greensburg, Meg (Neal) Waldron of Hollidaysburg; two brothers, Tom (Betsy) Galbreath of Austell, GA, Ken (Judy) Galbreath of Alexandria, VA; and eight grandchildren, Haley, Molly, Madylin, Tricia, Sarah, Meredith, Drew, and Kya. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Metheny Field House, Geneva College. Private funeral services were held at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, Wampum followed by interment in Clinton Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com. Memorial contributions in Ron's name may be made to the Pine Valley Bible Camp, 504 Chapel Dr., Ellwood City, PA 16117.
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Carl Peters
August 17, 2018
Ronnie was a great basketball player for Westminster. As a high schooler atNeshannock I used to go see him play against college teams in 1960 -61. He frequently left defenders in knots while he arched home his beautiful jump shot. Later in life I came to Westminster as the McKee Professor of Economics and Business, and we played noon time basketball against each other frequently. He was a great athlete throughout his life, and a great coach and friend. So sorry to read of his passing, but he will always remain a legend in Western Pennsylvania.
Bob Martini
December 19, 2017
My brother and I went to one of Ron's first basketball camps at Geneva College. My sons also went to his camp when they were of age.
I knew Ron my whole life and played many great racquetball matches against him through the years. I considered him a good friend. He lived near my mother these past few years, and she saw him often. He and his wife Pat were always there when she needed a hand.
God Bless him. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Michele Baumgartel
December 13, 2017
My kids attended Coach Galbreath's camps at Westminster College for years. Long before that I heard of him from my father who was a college basketball ref. Ron and Jerry West were my dad's all time favorite players because of their skill for sure but because of their demeanor even more. I heard many stories of him growing up. We crossed paths every season of hoops at playoff games. It was a PLEASURE to share our love of the game. I am sad I won't see him this year. Last time I saw him was at a playoff game last year at Slippery Rock. Much love to the Galbreath family. Obviously you all know what a legend he was not only on the court but in life. My sincerest sympathies.
Mike Sardi
December 13, 2017
So sorry to hear about Coach. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Coach Galbreath was a great coach, but even a better man. He will be missed.
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Dan Sample
December 12, 2017
Coach Galbreath was my first coach at Seneca Valley High School. He recruited me to attend Geneva College before he left to go to Westminster then to Clarion. Every time we played against his teams he made it a point to come to our locker room to say hello or welcome me into his locker room to embrace and to talk about our past. I will always love this man and respect him lol as the greatest coach and gentleman I have ever known. Rest In Peace Coach. I hope to play for you again my friend.
David Christopher
December 12, 2017
I am shocked to hear of the passing of this treasured coach, mentor and shining example of Christian ideals. I'm proud to have worked with Dr. Galbreath during his summer camps and coaches clinics. May his family take comfort in knowing that so many of us truly loved and respected his example and his dedication to his ideals. I feel so blessed to have known him and been led by his devotion to community and service to a cause much greater than ourselves. Not many men draw the admiration of so many but Ron Galbreath is one of those men. RIP coach, you deserve it, you are so missed already.
Sue Snyder
December 12, 2017
Coach Galbreath, you meant so much to my son, Timmy. You truly were a mentor to him and taught him so many lessons both for life and running and for that my husband and I are truly grateful. You will be greatly missed. Prayers for your family.
Bob Rak
December 12, 2017
Coach Galbreath was the first person
to meet me when I got off the bus from Pittsburgh in front of Old Main at Geneva College in 1966.
He was my JV Basketball coach.
He was always someone I could to talk to.
During the last 50 years he was always there when I needed some basketball coaching advice. Many of my players attended his basketball camps. I worked many of them and gained a lot of basketball and life lessons.
He was a great man. He will surely be missed by all the people's lives he touched.
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