Ronald E. Smoll

1935 - 2024

Ronald E. Smoll , 88, of Macungie, formerly Emmaus, died Thursday January 11, 2024, at LVHN - Cedar Crest, Allentown PA. Born in Allentown, April 28, 1935, He was a son of the late Earl and Margaret Newhard Smoll.

He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a graduate Bethlehem Business College, Muhlenberg College ABA, New York Institute of Credit, and Commercial Lending of Oklahoma University. Ron retired as the Senior Vice-President of Commercial Lending at Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Allentown.

Ron was involved in many community boards and organizations: Allentown Rotary Club, Board of Directors of B'nai B'rith Housing, March of Dimes Executive Board of Directors, Historical Society of Emmaus, Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, East Penn Chamber of Commerce, Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, East Penn Council, Treasurer of Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley Chapter Advisory Board, Mercantile Club and Stone Harbor American Legion.

He was a lifelong member of St. John United Church of Christ, Emmaus and served as a Deacon for 6 Years. Ron especially loved traveling with his wife, Carol. As well as spending countless summers with family and friends at his second residence in Stone Harbor, NJ.

He had a strong passion for sports. He will be remembered as an avid golfer at Lehigh Country Club and creating relationships with many lifelong friends. Ron also was an enormous fan of Penn State football and enjoyed many tailgating weekends at Penn State University. Most of all he loved watching his granddaughters compete in their sporting events. Ron will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandfather and most of all a true gentleman.

Surviving are his wife of Carol (Martin) Smoll, son Mark Smoll, his wife Gilda and daughter Leona Smoll of Huntsville, UT; daughter Melissa Leonzi and her husband Doug and 3 daughters, Jenna Leonzi, Maeve Leonzi and Gigi Leonzi of, Allentown; daughter Tammy Smoll of Fl.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday January 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. John United Church of Christ 139 North 4th Street, Emmaus, PA 18049. The Rev. Dr. Paul W. Knappenberger will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation ATTN: Development office 850 South 5th Street Allentown, PA 18103.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com