Ronald David Harbaugh

Ronald David Harbaugh obituary, New Lexington, OH

Ronald David Harbaugh

Ronald Harbaugh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Roberts-Winegardner Funeral Home - New Lexington on Feb. 4, 2026.
Ronald David Harbaugh, 79, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 4:21pm on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio.

Born November 23, 1946 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Charles P. and Norma McDuff Boyer.

Ronald was a United States Navy Veteran and a member of John Tague Post #188, American Legion of New Lexington. He was Catholic by faith and retired from Cooper Standard in 2014; loved riding his motorcycle and going to the river in Marietta, attending the Stern Wheeler Festival; fishing with his grandkids and most importantly spending time with his loved ones.

Survived by his wife of 57 years, June Crabtree Harbaugh; 3 daughters, Deanna, Wendy and Julie Harbaugh, all of New Lexington; 7 grandkids, Chris (Ashlie) Harbaugh of the home, Anthony Gross of Columbus, Katie of Athens, John (Venus) Harbaugh of New Lexington, Stephanie Brown of Athens, Allie Harbaugh of New Lexington, Laci Searls of New Lexington and Landon of Lancaster; great-grandchildren, Jaelynn, Raelynn, Kadence, Harlen, Oden, Sawyer, Lizzy, Stormie, Colton, Sophia, Desi, Remi, Athena, Myles, William, Nicko, Elly, Micah Cynthia and Archer; step-siblings, Steve and Teresa Brown; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

In addition to his parents, preceded in death by his loving step-parents, Bill and Letty Brown; step-siblings, George Brown, Bernard Brown, Miles Brown, Brady Brown, Edna Craigo and Marmon Brown; brother, Charles Harbaugh.

Calling hours will be held from 2-4pm and 6-8pm with American Legion service at 7:30pm on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Roberts-Winegardner Funeral Home, 304 Mill Street, New Lexington, Ohio.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the funeral home with Father Don Maroon officiating.

Burial will follow in Rehoboth Cemetery, Rehoboth, Ohio with graveside military services by John Tague Post #188, American Legion of New Lexington, Ohio.

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