Ronald M. Coffman

Ronald Coffman Obituary

Ronald M. Coffman

ORLANDO, Fla. Ronald M. Coffman, 71, passed away June 22, 2003.

Born in Barberton, he had been an area resi dent most of his life and had lived the last eight years in Orlando. He re tired from the Barberton Fire Department after 31 years of service. He attended Parkway Baptist Church in Orlando and was a mem ber of Barberton Masonic Lodge 568, the Police and Fire Retirees of Ohio, was an avid golfer, and an active member of the community. Ronald was also a proud Navy veteran, serving on the U.S.S. Phil ippine Sea during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Betty; son, Michael (Nancy) of Orlando; daughters, Vicky (Tom) Wellman of Seville, Kelly (Ronnie) Wingate of Toledo, and Margie Patterson of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Joshua and Ashley Coffman, Caleb, Zachary, and Micah Wellman, Megan O'Brien, Angie Coffman, Justice Wingate, and Evan and Connor Patterson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Hahn-Hostetler- Silva Funeral Home, Pastor Phil Wilden officiating. Interment at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Doylestown. Calling hours TONIGHT from 5 to 8. Last Alarm service at 7:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any Parkinson's Foun dation.

(Hahn-Hostetler-Silva,

330-825-2467.)

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Jun. 24 to Jun. 26, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Coffman

15 Entries

Jake Moyer

July 23, 2003

Betty:

Really sorry to hear about Ron. We are in New York, so I was unable to see you or to let you know that I will miss Ron. I only knew him for a short while, but I really enjoyed his friendship. He will be missed at the Wednesday afternoon get-to-gethers.

My best to you and your family, Ron will be missed,

Jacob & Carolyn Moyer

July 23, 2003

We were very sorry to hear about Ron. As we were in New York, we were unable to see you and your family at the park.

Leurene Hildenbrand

July 5, 2003

Dear Betty and Family,
My sympathy to all of you in this great loss. I grew up with Ronnie in his class at the old Clinton school, from Jr. High School. What a wonderful young man he was with a nice smile, lovely red hair and low key attitude. He never caused commotion and was well liked by fellow classmates and others. I was so happy to finally meet you Betty at our "BIG" class reunion a few years back and exchanged E-mail addresses which I have since lost, sorry. I am truly sorry for your loss and all of ours too.
Sincerely,
Leurene Hildenbrand

Brian Kittle

June 30, 2003

Margie,
I am sorry about the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brian,Donna,Brittany and Kaitlyn Kittle

Lon & Barb Hatfield

June 29, 2003

Dear Betty,
Please know that our love and prayers are with you at this time. Lon, especially, has so many wonderful memories of all those great golf games. And of course, all those wonderful times at Gulfstream. We will treasure them with you.
Love,
Lon & Barb

Sharon & Brian Senser

June 29, 2003

Dear Betty,
Brian and I were so sorry to hear aboout your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of mourning.

Alan & Young Sook Passmore

June 29, 2003

Betty,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We shall all miss Ron here in Gulfstream Harbor too.

Don Wurtz

June 27, 2003

Ron was a beloved friend and neighbor,and an inspiration to many of us due to his attitude and deter-mination.

He was also a golfing buddy and a fellow poker player, both of which he loved dearly--especially golf. Ron was an outstanding golfer in spite of his handicap due to Parkin-sons Desease.

As his widow,Betty, told me the other day--he is probably up there playing golf now.

We are going to miss you, good friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty and the family as they go through the grief period.

Don and Marilyn Wurtz and all of his golf and poker buddies--Orlando, Florida.

P.S. Ron--get another hole-in-one or two up there!

Janet Smith

June 27, 2003

Margie,

I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out about your father at 1:00 Friday afternoon. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Love, Janetta

Rhonda Hepner (Rothermel)

June 27, 2003

I am so sorry about your loss. Ron was like a second father to me growing up. He was a wonderful man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill and Janet Riley

June 27, 2003

We are deeply sadden for your loss.

Your family will be in our prayers.

Margie has always been like a daughter to us,and I know how much she will miss her father.

Ruth (Hayes) Johnson

June 27, 2003

Dear Mrs. Coffman and family,

I graduated from high school with Ron. He was a great guy. I saw him last at our 40th Class Reunion. I am sad and share in your loss. Sorry I could not come to the viewing. You have my deepest sympathy.

Ruth (Hayes) Johnson and Don too.

Suzi Bendel

June 25, 2003

While I never really knew Ron, I certainly know Kelly who was one of my very best friends at Calvary Wesleyan Church in Barberton many many years ago. Margie, Vicky, Mike and Betty -- my thoughts are with you all as well. Peace be with you.

Sue Ellen Hooser

June 25, 2003

Dear Aunt Betty & Family

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of the time we spent together when I was a kid that it would be impossible to cover them all.

In elementary school when they taught us about fire safety, I always made sure everyone in the class knew that was MY Uncle Ronnie in the pictures.

Love and prayers,

Sue Ellen