Obituary of Ronald L. Destefani

Ronald L. Destefani II, age 55, of Middlebury Center, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 8, 1966 in Dover, OH, a son of Ronald and Lois (Clemens) Destefani. Ronald was married to Leilani Destefani. He worked as a truck driver and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wellsboro, PA. Ronald was an outdoorsman and enjoyed Legos and Sifi. Ronald is survived by his wife; his father, Ronald (Betty Renninger) Destefani of Lederach, PA; two daughters, Deborah Ann Destefani of Talford, PA, and Sharon Rose Destefani of Talford, PA; two stepchildren, Ashley (Chaz) Talada of Gillett, PA, and Todd (Trisha Rumsey) Rice, Jr. of Blossburg, PA; four grandchildren, Alex Somes, Aidryan Hurlbert, Ryland Talada, and Gunner Rice; two brothers, Jerry Lee Destefani, and John Thomas Destefani of Lederach, PA; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Francis and Barbara Ross of Roseville, PA; and a best friend, Edward Jenkins of Bridgeport, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother. Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10am-11am at First Baptist Church in Wellsboro, PA. A memorial service will follow at 11am with Pastor Drew Simcox officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute at https://www.lvhn.org/giving/make-a-gift#scroll. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.