Ronald A. Woodling, 72, of Lewistown went home to be with his Lord on August 17, 2018. Born June 18th, 1946 in Lewistown he was the son of the late Arthur L. Woodling and Margaret Mae (Weston) Woodling.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gloria A. (Pierce) Woodling, a sister Brenda K. (Woodling) Shawver of State College, PA, a daughter and son in law Michele L. (Woodling) Hardy and Joseph S. Hardy IV of Hampton, VA, a son and daughter in law Ronald Matthew Woodling and Kelli A. Woodling of Murrells Inlet, SC and four grandchildren Christian A. Hardy, Kayla E. Hardy, Benjamin G. Woodling, and Bailyn C. Woodling. He was preceded in death by his sister Margaret L. (Woodling) Querry.
Ron graduated from Lewistown High School in 1964. Upon graduation he joined the Army Reserves where he served as a combat engineer. Ron was employed by Standard Steel for most of his life and retired after 42 years of service. Earlier in life he worked as a draftsman for the Overhead Door Company.
Along with being a loving husband and father, he was a faithful servant of his Lord and Savior. Ron accepted his salvation early in life and lived accordingly. He believed that his faith in Christ would guide him and spent much time studying God’s word. He was a lifelong member of Fairview Bible Church where he dedicated much of his time teaching and serving as a deacon.
The family will receive guests at The Barr Funeral Home Inc. and Crematory, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown the evening of Tuesday August 21, 2018 from 7-9:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Fairview Bible Church, 5290, Rte. 103, Lewistown, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 22, 2018
Interment will take place at Pleasant View Cemetery at the family’s convenience.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ronald’s memory are respectfully encouraged to, Fairview Bible Church, 5290, Rte. 103, Lewistown PA, 17044, or Lewistown Home Health Hospice, 305 4th Street, Lewistown PA 17044.
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