Ronald Francis Spadafore, 81, of Warren, PA., died Friday,
August 14, 2015 at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home after
a brief illness. He was born January 20, 1934 in Clermont, PA., to
the late Frank and Marjorie Carlson Spadafore. Ron had been
raised in Lawrence Park, PA., and was a 1951 graduate of
Lawrence Park High School. He attended Penn State University
and graduated in 1955. He had served two years in the U.S.
Army, 313th Army Security Agency Battalion. He worked to
maintain secure radio communication while stationed at Ft.
Bragg, N.C. After his military service, Ron eventually became a
Science Teacher, working at Beaty Junior High School in Warren,
PA. He taught science for many years, before getting certified in
Library Sciences. He then became Librarian at Beaty until his
retirement in 1989. Ron was a lifelong hunting enthusiast, with a
special passion for deer hunting. He was making plans to go
hunting this fall. He was also an avid sporting clays shooter and
member of Kalbfus Rod & Gun Club, and participated in
intermural competitions. As a volunteer he worked at the Warren
County Historical Society and Kalbfus Rod & Gun Club. For
many years, he enjoyed traveling to see his grandchildren, civil
war sites, and National Parks.
Ron is survived by his children – Laura Hilse and husband, Mark
of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Steven Spadafore and partner, Debby
of Lancaster, PA., 2 Grandchildren – Audra Hilse and Kendra
Brickley and husband, Luke all of Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1
Sister – Patricia Ewald and husband, William of Ashland, VA.,
longtime friend and companion, Liz Brown of Warren, PA.,
several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann George Spadafore.
Friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 Market
Street, Warren, PA., Monday, August 17, 2015 from 5 to 7 P.M.
to share stories and thoughts of Ron. Private interment will be at
the convenience of the family. Those wishing to place memorials
may do so through Warren County Historical Society, 210 Fourth
Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365, or Hospice of Warren County, 1
Main Street, Warren, PA. 16365, or the Warren Public Library’s
Patricia Spadafore Fund, 205 Market Street, Warren, PA. 16365.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting
www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral
Home, Inc. has been entrusted with final arrangements.
To the family of Ronnie Spadafore.
Having lived across from the Spadafore family while growing up in Lawrence Park, I remember Ronnie and Patty very well. My sister Caroline was in Patty’s class. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God Bless each of you and give you peace.
I first met Ron in the fall of 1951 when we were freshmen at Penn State Behrend. We became friends immediately and eventually roomed together our senior year at the main campus in State College. He was an ideal roommate and has been a dear friend for 64 years along with his late wife, Pat. During that lengthy period, we stayed in close contact with each other and visited frequently. Our last contact with Ron was just 39 days before his death, a happy memory we will cherish forever. My wife, Janet, joins me in sending our deepest sympathy to all of Ron’s family. May he rest in eternal peace.
Unable to leave the house at this time, but wanted to share condolences at this sad time.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Spadafore. I met him a couple of years ago at Hamot Medical Center and was impressed by what a gentleman he was, even with everything he was going through. May God welcome him with open arms.
Liz, I send my sympathies to you upon the passing of your friend, Ron. May the fond and funny times remain in your memory. He did so much to make the Warren Co. Historical Society successful over the years!
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Liz thinking of you on the passing of your dear friend. God Bless
We wish to send our most sincere condolences to Ron’s family, and to Liz. Ron was such a kind, caring man whose thoughtfulness and kindness were appreciated by all who knew him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
David and Glenda Barone
Mr. Spadafore phoned me in the summer of 1989 to tell me of an English teaching position in the small town of Wattsburg. Had it not been for him and his kindness I never would have had a wonderful career in Education, which im still enjoying today. I will always be grateful to him for this.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. He was a long time friend, teacher at Beaty and neighbor!
JoAnn and I send our condolences to his Family and Friends.
Ron & JoAnn Firestone