Ronald O. McCoy, 84, of Marion Center, passed away on Thursday November 5, 2026 at his home.
He was born December 6, 1941, to Ord Sylvester and Nova (Little) McCoy in Indiana.
Ron was a Vietnam veteran serving with the United States Army.
Ron was a member of the Marion Center Methodist Church, the UMWA, and the Marion Center Rod and Gun Club. He was formerly a member of the Marion Center Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as fire Chief. Ron was a retired coal miner working in the mines for 28 years. He worked the longest at Greenwich Collieries mine. After his retirement, Ron worked driving school bus, was a janitor at Marion Center Bank and a mechanic at the bus garage. Ron enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and gardening. He also enjoyed working on projects in his garage. Most of all Ron loved his family. He loved spending time with his family, especially going to camp with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sharon (Kelly) McCoy, Marion Center, Lisa Knopsnyder (Wayne), IN, Scott Mcoy (Marita), Home, Greg McCoy (Lori), Scottdale, Mark McCoy (Lynn), Avonmore, Jeff Lewis (Marni), Marion Center, 10 Grand Children Corey, Devin, Kayla, Justin, Tori, Dylan, Austin, Scott, Jr., Troy, Kullen, four great grandchildren, Waylon, Charlotte, Elaina, Evelyn, Two sisters, Marie Adamsky, Homer City, Shirley McCoy, Indiana, a brother John Rowe, (Marcia), Marion Center, five sisters-in-law Sandi Holler, Homer City, Joyce McCoy, Marion Center, Deb Rowe, Home, Vivien Dominick, FL, Wendy Reynolds (Bill), Indiana, a brother-in-law Michael Wettling, VA and numerous nieces and nephews, and his best friend Bob Young (Alda), Marion Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Raymond and Rich, McCoy, and Gary “Butch” Rowe, his adopted parents, Bill and Fern Rowe, and three brothers-in-law Frank Adamsky, Dave Melvin, Jack Dominick, two sisters-in-law Kathy Wettling and Geri Melvin.
Friends will received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 10:00 AM at the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home, 898 old Route 119, N., Indiana, PA 15701.
Graveside services will follow at Marion Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence, visit www.lefdahlfuneralhome.com
