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Ronald Reposh Obituary
Ronald J. Reposh, 70, of Ithaca died February 20, 2016 at Cayuga Medical Center after a two month-long battle with cancer. Born to decorated war hero Joseph Reposh and his loving wife Julia on September 22nd, 1945 in El Paso Texas, Ronald spent most of his life in Johnson City, Binghamton and Ithaca New York. Most recently working at Challenge Industries, Ron retired in 2008 after decades of work in industrial machinery, goldsmithing and human services to pursue his interests in web design and computing. Loved eternally by the family which surrounded and supported him, Ronald had an indomitable lightness and brightness of being which manifested itself in a marvelous sense of human empathy and a life-affirming appreciation for humor and the medicine of laughter. Ron had a lifelong love for science fiction and futurism, and his unique artistic vision spanned the mediums of gold-working, graphic design and the photography of nature. He was an avid fan of the Yankees and the Giants. He is survived by his mother, Julia Dyno and brother,Tom Dyno (Carol). He is also survived by his wife, Shawn Galbreath Reposh, his son, Alex Joseph Reposh, his stepdaughters, Michaela Cortright and Jessica Nocera, as well as his cherished granddaughters, Hanna, Ryleigh, Olivia and Mia. He is also survived by his close friend and colleague Steve Lawrence. He is predeceased by his father, Joseph Reposh and stepfather Louis Dyno. A memorial service will be held at 5 o'clock on Wednesday the 24th of February at St. Paul's Methodist Church, 402 N. Aurora St. in Ithaca New York.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steve Lawrence
February 18, 2025
I miss Ron, and think of him often... especially when dispensing Life Coaching advice, like "Always be nice to anyone who will be handling your food." He was a walking almanac of wisdom and insight!
Michael Collins
February 18, 2025
I am reminded of you daily! You humour and intellect!
Shawn
February 18, 2024
Thinking of you often.
Michael
February 18, 2023
Still think of you often!
Sandra Powell
February 18, 2020
What more can you say about someone you will never forget? Rest on until all of us that have known and loved you meet again.
Fr. Simeon Peet
May 8, 2016
Just only learned that this Ron Reposh is the same as my friend with whom I attended high school in Johnson City. We lost contact with one another after 1962. I remember Ron as outgoing, funny and great company. My deepest condolences to Ron's family and may his memory be eternal. Fr. Simeon (Terry) C. Peet.
Shawn
March 1, 2016
Goodbye my friend and partner. See you on the flipside. Will miss you dearly
Micki Brutvan
February 28, 2016
So sorry to learn of Ron's passing. He was truly a good friend throughout our years together in school. Many fond memories include football games where the opposing teams were cheering "Push 'em back, push 'em back way back!", while the J.C band members were chanting "Repel them. Repel them. Make them relinquish the ball!" My deepest condolences to Ron's family.
February 27, 2016
So sad to hear of Ron's passing. He was one of my first high school friends and I remember him fondly. My sincere condolences to all of Ron's loved ones.
Theresa Moffitt
February 26, 2016
My sincere condolences to Ron's family.
I only knew Ron for the six months that I worked at Challenge. He was kind and welcoming to me when I started the job which really meant a lot. He had a good sense of humor and always asked how I was "holding up!"
May fond memories bring you peace.
John Gosart
February 25, 2016
Haven't seen Ron since graduation at JC in 62. So sad to hear of his passing. I remember Ron as one who was always jovial and very friendly. Sincerest condolences to his family.
One of our quite possibly altered pictures.
Gray Bonfield
February 25, 2016
Pair, AWITS....Ron. When I first entered the virtual world of the internet, what would be the chances of (virtually) meeting someone like Ron? Apparently...good! Ron and I killed each other with our humo(u)r and online bullets an incalculable number of times. Today, the over abundance of lines on my face are not only due to the passing of time but to the hours spent in a cheek bursting smile courtesy of Pair. My heartfelt condolences to Ron's family and friends. "Lagger"
Carol and Phil Dembowski
February 25, 2016
We both fondly remember Ron from grade school through high school. He was a great friend and school mate (all North-siders). We are so sorry for his passing - too soon. Our deep sympathies.
Charles Nocera
February 24, 2016
Ron ...never forgotten..smile on!
Tracy Decker
February 24, 2016
So sorry to hear this news. He talked constantly about his son, daughters, and grandchildren. They were truly his world and he was so in love with all of them. Peace be with you all.
Lisa Gould
February 24, 2016
I just heard of Ron's passing today. My condolences to his family. Will miss his friendly demeanor around Titus Towers.
God bless Ron's family and friends.
Loved his smile
Carol
February 24, 2016
Our Ron, going to miss our trips to Ithaca to hang out with him, chats about old movies, he had such a good memory, knew all the movie stars and remembered all the great lines.
Jyl Dowd
February 24, 2016
I'll miss seeing him around Titus Towers, and listening to him brag about his family. He certainly felt loved by, and for, all of you. XO
Kim Kirby-Saunders
February 24, 2016
My condolences to Ron Reposh"s family and friends. As a good friend of Shawn Galbreath I remember when the two of you met, your first date, the beautiful wedding, our double date to the movies, Ron was such an ntelligent and dynamic person. Once you meet him you would not forget him. Fly like the angel Ron. May God bless the family with peace and comfort.
Michael Collins
February 24, 2016
Ron - you will be greatly missed as a friend, intellectual mentor, fund of knowledge and colleague - many a time was spent being enlightened by you and sometimes corrected... and for that I will always be grateful - you are now a true Hitchhiker to the galaxy.
Alan Thomas
February 24, 2016
Ron was a great friend and colleague who will be missed by many. Knowing his love for humor especially quotes by Yogi Berra I have to add - Ron never answered an anonymous letter.
Sandra Powell
February 24, 2016
There are no words to describe the sorry I feel for the passing of one of the best in everything Johnson City High School ever produced. He was one in a million.
Jan Lynch
February 24, 2016
I'm very sorry to hear of Ron's death. Sending sympathy and strength to all of his loved ones.
Pat Hudy Smith
February 24, 2016
So sorry to learn about Ron...I went to high school with him. Although I haven't seen him in years, I remember his smile and sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as this sad time. May he rest in peace.
Sandra Powell
February 24, 2016
How could I ever forget you. I'm sure you are leading the heavenly band right now. Remember to have them play only a cadence over the bridges.
Peggy Huntington
February 24, 2016
My Sincere Condolences to the family of Ron Reposh. He was my next door neighbor at Titus Towers. We would talk a lot about WWll both of our fathers served. We also talked about sports and Challenge Ind. He had a good sense of humor and was personable. I will miss him. With Deepest Sympathy. Peggy Huntington
Steve Lawrence
February 24, 2016
I loved Ron like a brother, and to see my name listed as among those who survive him is a gift I will cherish forever. He made me a better social worker, a better writer, a better joke teller and a better person. I miss him a lot already, and his extended family feels like my own. We will share Reaper stories for the rest of our days.
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