October 28, 2017

Dear Diane, 
I’m pleased that we met at the 70th Birthday Reunion just this past September in DuBois and so glad that Ron felt well enough to attend.  My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. 
Sue Wright Turner

October 20, 2017

Thinking of you during this difficult time. May God Bless.
Kathe Posey

October 20, 2017

I am so very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He treated my numerous Family members like his own. He Always greeted us with a great big smile and loving hugs at every Swigart Meet. A piece of my Heart is breaking, but comforted knowing he’s smiling down on us with Beautiful Angel Wings from Heaven at God’s side. Rest My Dear Friend. Our Live Always. The Sleasman, Fosbrink, and Swink Families. 

October 19, 2017

We’re so very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He always greeted our entire family with a beautiful smile and a great big hug every year at the Swigart Meet. He always treated us like Family. My Heart is breaking, but I have comfort in knowing he’s smiling down on us with Beautiful Angel Wings from Heaven. You will be deeply missed. Love and condolences from the entire Sleasman Family. 

October 19, 2017

Sorry for your loss, sending my blessings to all. Plan to see you in November. 
May God bless you.
Merle, Donna Sunderland 

October 18, 2017

Dear Diane,  I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing.  May you find comfort and peace in your faith and with the love of friend’s and family.  Sincerely,  Peggy Reeder Neumann

October 18, 2017

Mr. Smith was a great teacher. My favorite memory of being in his class was when he had his first child and he brought bubble gum cigars and handed them out to his classroom for a celebration. When I worked at Puff n’ Snuff he would come in and say hello buy a lottery ticket and off he went. Never stayed long but always said hello and asked how my family was doing and if my husband Denny(Moe) Heaster was there would share a few jokes with each other. He was a wonderful teacher and he will be missed. My prayers to the family and may God give you the strength and comfort you need to get through this time.
Karen (Taylor) Heaster-Class of 1980

October 17, 2017

I was one of his students for 6th grade. I had just moved to town and felt a bit alone. He was the only teacher who took his time to welcome me to the new town. He was always hard on homework but he always found a new way of explaining it so every student understood what they were doing. I nominated him for the best teacher award and they apparently read the letter to him and when he pulled me aside to thank me I thought I was in trouble. He was such an amazing person, teacher, and friend. I will always remember him. My heart goes with all of his family at this time. He truly made an impact on this world, and heaven gained a powerful angel with him.
All my prayers,
Patricia Boyd

October 17, 2017

He was always fun to be around at DAHS and he was still fun at our 70th birthday party this fall…prayers  .

October 17, 2017

Sending prayers of peace to all of you. Please know many of us in the MU School District are thinking of your family and praying for you during this difficult time.
Ron taught for some time with my/our dad, Chester Creitz, @ Mt. Union Elementary.  I knew Ron as a friend, and also later as a teaching colleague.  He always had a joke to share with everyone!
 
Margaret (Creitz) Mills
 
 
 
 

October 17, 2017

Dear Diane, Brian and Nicole, I am truly sorry for the loss of Ron. Prayers for comfort at this saddend time. Lori J Hollibaugh.  

October 17, 2017

Mrs. Smith, Nicole, Brian, and Family,
    I was saddened to learn of Mr Smith’s passing.  He was a great teacher, coach, scout leader, and person.  I, along with many good friends, had Mr Smith during the 1970 – 1971 school year which was his 2nd year of teaching 6th grade at the Mount Union Elementary School and he was 23 years old at the time.  He had great enthusiasm for the kids in his class and we enjoyed every day of school with him.  I worked with him later at Seven Mountains Scout Camp when he brought his Webelos there and it was always good to see him.  My Mother also taught school with him.  I extend my condolences to the Family and I know he is at peace.
God Bless,
Mark Tree

October 17, 2017

Diane and family our sincerest condolences. Ron and I grew up together in DuBois. We were the best of friends from grade school through high school. We played sports together, My home was his home , His home was my home. Ron will be missed.
Jerry and Emily Markle
Las Vegas Nv.

October 17, 2017

To Diane, Nicole, Brian and family
What an amazing example Ron has been as to how we should live our lives. His love and guidance have given so many kids direction. The world will miss him. My sympathy to you all.

October 17, 2017

I was blessed to be one of Mr.Smith’s 6th grade students. He  always pushed the students to give their best and enjoy doing it!  He was definitely one of my most favorite teachers.  God’s peace to his family during this difficult time.

October 17, 2017

 So Sorry for your loss.    Thinking of all of you…….Joe & Trudy Book

October 17, 2017

Ron was a warm and friendly high school classmate. It was so wonderful to see him and his warm smile when we celebrated at the DuBois Class of 1965 70th Birthday Party just a month ago. I recall that he was an asset to our wrestling team. I know his family, friends, past students and community will miss him and I offer my condolences to all. 
Sincerely,
Darla DeLaney 
DHS Class of ‘65

October 17, 2017

Many prayers for Ron’s family.  He was an exceptional teacher and loved by many of his former students.  
 

October 17, 2017

DEAR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY DIANE, SO HAPPY WE WERE TOGETHER AT THE 70TH BIRTHDAY PARTY. I ALWAYS WAS A GREAT FRIEND OF RONNIE. WILL MISS HIS QUIPS AND JOKES ON MY EMAIL. YOU ALL HAVE MY LOVE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY. LOVE,  KITTY COLGAN DAVISmarz529@aol. com WRITE ANYTIME.

October 17, 2017

Rest in Peace,Coach. Thanks for being a role model in my life.   Steve Renninger 

October 17, 2017

Ron Smith family
. sorry for your loss.  May Ron rest in peace.From Margaret A. (Peggy) Braun- St. Philip’s Ladies Aux.