Ronald Paul Evelhoch

Born July 24, 1939, in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Paul and Edna Evelhoch.

Ron graduated from Carlisle High School in 1957 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. He was a standout football player in high school and excelled in baseball, representing Newville in the 1951 Little League World Series, played at Penn State and continued competitive baseball into his 30s. He earned his CPA license in 1971. After working as an accountant in both corporate and public accounting firms, Ron opened his own CPA practice in Lewistown, which he operated for nearly 40 years. Ron was a 45-year member of the Burnham Lions Club.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma (Vera) Evelhoch.

Surviving are children, Michele A. (Bill) Lewis of Lewistown; Michael L. (Tammy) Evelhoch, of Mechanicsburg, Patricia J. McCauley, of New Cumberland and Gregory S. (Melinda) Evelhoch, of Easton, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is a brother, Richard (Candee) Evelhoch of Centre Hall.

A private service will be held to honor Ron’s life. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mifflin County Library (www.mifflincounty library.org).

Ronan Funeral Home, Carlisle is handling the arrangements.