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Ronald Ray Ronk, 77, Of Coral Lane, Lewistown, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at William Penn Healthcare in Lewistown.
Born Jan. 9, 1949, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late David and Bessie (Harshbarger) Ronk. His wife, Connie L. (Harshbarger) Ronk, survives at their home.
Also surviving are: two stepchildren, Stephanie L. Treaster and husband, Greg, of Lewistown, Stephen M. Davis Jr. and wife, Teresa, of Lewistown; a sister, Linda Ronk, of Lewistown; six step grandchildren, Noah Treaster, Emily Treaster, Ethan Davis, Whitley Pike and husband Gordon, Laurel Maclay, Louden Maclay; a great-grandson, Christopher Pike; and two brothers-in-law, Scott Shirk, of Lewistown and Jeffrey Miller, of Reedsville.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three siblings, Leonard Ronk, Donna Shirk, and Shirl Miller.
A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he proudly served his country from 1969 to 1971.
Ron retired as a driver for Inway Trucking and was a member of the Pine Glen Alliance Church.
We are thankful for the family and friends that offered their love and support throughout the last year of Ron’s illness.
A special thanks goes to all of the staff at William Penn Healthcare who truly made us feel like family. You laughed with us, you cried with us, and words are not enough to thank you for all that you have done. We thank God for each and everyone of you as we journeyed throughout this past year together.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at the Pine Glen Alliance Church with Pastor Chad Oberholtzer officiating. Interment will be in Ryde Cemetery.
A viewing will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Glen Alliance Church, 1058 S.R. 103 N., Lewistown, PA 17044; William Penn Healthcare, 163 Summit Dr., Lewistown, PA 17044; or to the charity of one's choice that you are led to.
Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.harshbargerfuneralhome.com.