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Ronald F. Timperio, age 85 of Corbin, KY, passed away January 18, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky
He was born on December 17, 1940, to the late Dominic and Josephine Timperio. He was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Richard Casserly, Malcolm Wrick, and John Dottore.
Ronald retired after 44years as a manager with American Greeting Card in Corbin, and he was a devout member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he greatly enjoyed his church family.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia Wrick Timperio; sisters, Marie Casserly and Donna James (Jimmy); son, Michael Timperio (Gail); daughter, Marie Rosa (Jeff); grandsons, Vincent Timperio (Lauren) and Dominic Timperio (Samantha); granddaughter, Samantha Rosa; great-granddaughters, Della Rose and Gwen Reese Timperio.
A memorial mass for Ronald Timperio will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 703 Master Street, Corbin, KY
Arrangements are entrusted to Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages of condolences may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com
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607 Master Street, Corbin, KY 40701

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