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Ronald N. Nearhoof, 81, of Sinking Valley, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Philipsburg, the son of the late Mary Nearhoof.
On April 7, 1964, in Reedsville, he married Linda Fleck, who survives.
Also surviving are three children: Ronald N. Nearhoof II, Timothy S. (Jennifer) Nearhoof and Kathy J. (Jason) Rockwell; grandchildren: Tess M. and Timothy S. Nearhoof, Madelyn A., Kaitlyn L. and Jaelyn P. Rockwell; three siblings: Robert Nearhoof, Shirley (Dave) Frye and Evelyn (Axel) Spicer; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie (George) Wertman.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ed Kensinger.
Ronnie was a 1963 graduate of Tyrone High School. He worked as a machinist at Chicago Rivet and Machine Co., retiring in 2008 after many years of service.
He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Tyrone and Bald Eagle Sportsmen's Clubs, where he was an accomplished trap shooter winning multiple awards, the Huntingdon Gun Club and the NRA.
Ronnie enjoyed hunting and trapping, collecting antiques, flea markets, cutting firewood and playing softball. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren whom he adored.
Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sinking Valley. Committal service will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Drew Baker.
Arrangements are by Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone.
Contributions in memory of Ronald N. Nearhoof may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 548 Stevens Hill Road, Tyrone, PA 16686.
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