Ronald Wasson, age 82, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home, 24875 Felton Road, Cambridge Springs, PA on Thursday, January 16, 2014. Born June 4, 1931 in Meadville, PA, Ron was a son of the late Blaine and Thelma Mallard Wasson.
Ronald graduated from Meadville High School with the Class of 1949 and began a 34 year career with the Carnation Can Division (Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation ) in Cambridge Springs in 1959. Ron was a talented and innovative mechanical production supervisor, and retired in 1993 in that position. Ron enjoyed music and for a number of years played the guitar and sang with his own country western band. He favored being outdoors and especially enjoyed bass fishing and also was a skilled craftsman, building and maintaining his own home. Ron and his wife enjoyed traveling in their RV, visiting all the continental states. He was a loving father and grandfather.
Surviving Ron is his wife, the former Nancy Carol Mead whom he married December 13, 1957; three daughters – Cindy Hoyt and her husband, Tom of Albuquerque, NM; Robin Styborski and her husband, Tom of Union Mills, IN; Penny Yurcak and her husband, Dave of Cambridge Springs; and a son – David (“Hoss”) Wasson and his wife, Karla of Sonora, CA; six grandchildren – Zachary Hoyt, Osha Hoyt, Traci Nehl and her husband, Tobey; Tom Styborski, Jr.; Jesse Wasson, and Aubree` Wasson; and three great grandchildren – Evan Hoyt, Carly Nehl, and Dani Nehl. Also surviving is one brother – Layton Wasson and his wife, Linda of Meadville and a sister – Florence Hardgrove and her husband, Bill of Denver, CO.
Preceding Ron in death were three siblings – Marsden (Mart) Wasson, Vida Hennersen, and Norma Kline.
Friends may call Monday, January 20th at the Van Matre Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs from 7-9 pm and to funeral services there Tuesday morning at 11:00. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bobbin, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Cambridge Springs. Interment will be in Cambridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
I just read this today and I’m sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. God be with you and your whole family.
So very sorry… A life well lived that shows in how hard the goodbyes are.
Nancy (Ma) Hoss, Penny, and Robin. There is absolutely nothing I can say that can take your pain away today. But having all the memories that you share, all the wonderful, and happy times, even the rough times. Those are going to be what gets you through, and brings you closer together. I have so many memories of being at your house, while I was growing up. Hoss and Penny, and I had so many fun times! And Moot and Nancy, would just laugh, shake their heads and say “damn fool kids!” Those kind of memories will be what gets you all through. The laughter will heal.
Moot will without a doubt be missed. But we shall all be together again one day! So try not make this a goodbye. Make this an until we are all together again!
All my prayers, love, and thoughts are with you all.
Thank you Bonnie.
Are Dads were friends forever. Larry was so much fun.
Thank you Wayne for your continued support. we ALL appreciate your help so much!
Brandi, Both Mom & Dad love you and are very proud of you!
You were like a grandfather to me and will be missed.
Ron & Nancy have been friends, adopted Dad & Mom and neighbors for 20+ yrs to me and my children. There isn’t any real easy or short way to say everything about him, but Ron will be TRULY missed by us!
My condolences to Nancy and family. Ron played in a band with my father (Larry Porter) for many years. He will be missed I’m sure. Take care and God Bless.