Obituaries
January 15, 2025

Ronald G. Harper – Carroll Township

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Ronald G. Harper, 68, of Carroll Township, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills. He was born in New Eagle on Oct. 10, 1956, the son of the late Gilpin Harper and the late Olive Menendez Harper. Ron will be remembered for his sense of humor, bizarre sayings and his heart of gold. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Harper. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 37 years, Cindy Harper; a son, Eddie Harper of Fredericktown; and a daughter, Rachel (Drew) Jacobs of Jefferson Hills. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. A funeral service will follow at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home with Father Robert Hanna officiating.

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