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Ronald Gaffney Obituary

Ronald B. Gaffney, Sr. , 77 of Allentown passed away on September 27, 2021 at St. Luke's Allentown Campus. He was the husband of the late Carol Ann (Rehm) Gaffney. Ronald was born in Allentown, son of the late Marie Gaffney Warmkessel. He was an engraver for Wentz Memorial Company for many years. Earlier he worked at Bilo Gas Station.

Survivors: Son Ronald B. Gaffney, Jr., daughter Sharon Gaffney-Tatum wife of Christopher; brother Wilbur Warmkessel, sisters Barbara Warmkessel Douglas, Margaret Warmkessel Hillegass and Esther Smith; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a son Scott Gaffney, sister Rosie Bold, brothers Michael, David, Donald Warmkessel and Francis Gaffney.

Viewing & Service: Monday October 4, 2021 viewing 10AM to 11AM, service at 11AM all at the Sell-Herron Funeral Home 1145 Lehigh Street Allentown. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Allentown. www.Herronfuneralhomes.com

Contributions: To the family in care of the funeral home.

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Published by Morning Call on Oct. 2, 2021.

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Kelly Rodgers

October 8, 2021

Ron - So very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. It´s never easy. I lost my dad in April too.
Take care. Thinking of you.

Cousins Michelle, Joseph, Robert Schaller

October 7, 2021

Our deepest condolences to our cousin Ron, Sharon & the entire family members. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you on the loss of our cousin Smoky. We were so sad to read about it in the paper. He was taken from this world to soon but he in heaven resting in peace with alot of our other family members who we love & miss very much too. Cousin Smoky was a wonderful, loving & caring person who loved and cared for his family & loved ones. Say hello to our other loved ones & give them kisses and hugs until we all meet again.

Maggie Hillegass

October 5, 2021

Sorry you´re gone! Wish we could have spent more time together as adults. Now you are back with Carol, Scott, Mom , Rosey, Francie, Mikey, Donald, Dave´s and a host of others gone too soon. RIP Smokey! Love you!!

Rev Erika Lynn Bickford

October 4, 2021

He was such a loving and caring man always there for so many and asking so little in return my prayers and condolences for all ephphatha amen

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October 3, 2021

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Gaffney family. With deepest sympathies.

Margaret deifer Connie deifer

October 3, 2021

With deepest sympathy in the loss of my nephew from Margaret and deepest sympathy of my cousin smoky our thoughts and prayers are with the family

Noemi Aguila Watson

October 3, 2021

My deepest condolences to Ron, Sharon and the entire family. On behalf of myself, my mom and sisters. May God bless you all.

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