Obituaries
December 29, 2020

Ronald G. Barron – Monessen

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Ronald G. Barron, of Monessen, passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Barron and Anna Zeets Barron; his sisters, Ann Barron, Kathryn Kachursky Barron, Betty and Patty Barron; and his brothers, Edward L. Barron and Robert D. Barron. He is survived by two brothers, John “Jack” Barron and Jerald “Jerry” Barron. He is also survived by his loving wife, Barbara Frazier Barron; his devoted son, Ronald G. Barron Jr. and wife Melissa; three grandchildren, Sarah Barron Roach and husband Dominick, Nicholas Barron and Miley Barron; three great-grandchildren, Aiden, Macie and Gracin Roach; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and sisters-in-law. Ron was a retired Westmorland County, Pa., policeman and a friend to all who knew him.

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