Ronald E. Ostrander

Ostrander, Ronald E. "Ron" age 82 of Hampton Township, NJ passed away Tuesday January 13, 2026 at Morristown Medical Center following a tragic accident. Born in Niskayuna, New York, Ron lived many years in Malta and Ballston Spa, New York before moving to Hampton Township in 1985.

Son of the late Everett and Virginia (nee Fuller) Ostrander, Ron proudly served in the United States Navy Air Corps as an Aviation Electronics Specialist during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he began a long and satisfying career in the telecommunications industry throughout New York, New Jersey and Internationally. Starting out as a Lineman, Ron served in many positions throughout with Bell Companies and subsequent spin-offs until eventually retiring as a Program Manager from Lucent Technologies of Madison, NJ.

Ron was always civic minded and served as an active member of the Malta Ridge Fire Department, as an Auxiliary Sheriff Officer, and a 4-H leader with Saratoga County, NY. When Ron moved to New Jersey, he became a founding and active member of the Hampton Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue, where he had served as Department President as well as other offices throughout the years. Ron served his community throughout the years in other ways as well. He was a member of the Hampton Township Board of Education, the Zoning Board, and 4-H Leader with Sussex County. Ron was also a proud member of the Branchville Chapter of the American Legion.

Ron is survived by his beloved wife of fifty eight years Sandra B. (nee Bormann) Ostrander, his loving daughters Darcy A. Ostrander-Damon and her husband Robert Damon of Virginia and Torri J. Koppenaal of New Jersey, his cherished grandchildren Sarah and Ace Damon, Mercedes, Victoria, and Faith Koppenaal, his beloved great granddaughter Lorelei Ackerman as well as his brother Terry and his wife Arlene Ostrander of New York, along with his many nieces and nephews, and the friends he made everywhere he went.

Memorial visitation will be held Friday January 23, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM with Memorial Services and Fireman's Services beginning at 6:30 PM at the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home #156 Main Street (Rt. 206) Newton, NJ. Private Cremation Services were held at the convenience of the family. Ron will be laid to rest in the spring at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in a private ceremony with full military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials in Ron's memory may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation www.t2t.org Online condolences through www.iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com