LISBON — Ronald G. King, 72, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 following a recent illness.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; daughters, Nikki (Justin) DePace and Stacey (Edward) DiFiore; four grandchildren, Gia DePace, and Sonny, Luca, and Rocco DiFiore; sister-in-law, Patricia Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, George; mother, Elva; and by his sister, Jeanne.

Ron graduated from North Lima High School in 1969, where he played football and track. He was fondly known as “Bear” by his classmates and friends.

He also proudly served and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserves.

Ron was a former longtime steel worker, retiring from American Steel, and later, worked as a school custodian at McKinley Elementary.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Ron had a great smile and laugh, and combined with his outgoing personality, he could make a friend anywhere he went. Ron loved assistant coaching both of his daughters in youth and high school softball and has since enjoyed following his grandchildren’s sports activities. Following retirement, he would attend Lisbon and South Range football games with his buddies and was an active member of the Salem Community Center.

The family will receive family and friends from noon until 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. Private services for the family will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Bob Garwood officiating. Private burial will follow at the Lisbon Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406.

Friends may view Ron’s memorial tribute page, share a memory and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com.

11/24/23