Obituary of Ronald W. Moore

Ronald W. Moore, age 75, of Mansfield, PA, died on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at his home. Ronald was born on August 23, 1934 in Mansfield, the son of Floyd and Lucile (Howe) Moore. He was married for 57 years to Eleanor (Kendrick) Moore. A self-employed truck driver for 40 years, Ronald worked for AETNA Freight Lines, Milton Transportation and retired from Tonowanda Tank after 10 years. Following his retirement, he drove for EMTA. He was a US Navy veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Ronald enjoyed gardening, flowers and reading. In addition to his wife, Eleanor, Ronald is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Russell Rusty and Laurie Moore of Stafford, VA; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Terry VanOrden of Mansfield, PA; a son-in-law, David Mitchell of Mansfield, PA; five grandchildren: Christin, Amy, Ryan, Wesley, Samantha and five great grandchildren: Eleanor, Andrew, Mackenzi, Ashley and Lacey. He was predeceased by a daughter, Ronda Mitchell on July 24, 2009 and a sister, Kaye Brown on July 29, 2009. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, September 7, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Jacquelyn A Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at the funeral home on Monday at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Keith Diehl officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ronalds name to: the Whitneyville United Methodist Church, 2411 Charleston Road, Mansfield, PA, 16933 or the church of ones choice; Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, PO Box 293, Wellsboro, PA 16901 or the Mansfield Free Public Library, North Main Street, Mansfield, PA. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com