Ronald Francis Pearl, 77, McMechen, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.
Ronald was born July 29 1939 in Wheeling, a son of the late James and Albina (Cisar) Pearl. He was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, McMechen.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra L. (Fisher) Pearl, two children, Cynthia Blake and her fiancé Steve Moffit of McMchen, and David A. (Cynthia) Pearl of Lynchburg, Oh; one brother, James (Doreen) Pearl of Mt. Pleasant, SC; four grandchildren, Jimmy Blake, John Blake, Jeremy Blake, Samantha Pearl; and one niece, Shandley Pearl.
Ronald retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel-Yorkville plant, after thirty plus years. He was a lifetime member of the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department, former treasurer of the Athletic Board and Boosters of Bishop Donahue High School, and the Knights of Columbus #1907. He also was an avid Notre Dame fan.
Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 pm, Thursday, June 1, 2017, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, McMechen Chapel, 214 Marshall St., McMechen, where a prayer service will be held at 7 pm by the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department and a vigil service will be held by Rev. Bekeh Utietiang immediately after.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am, Friday, June 2, 2017, at St. James Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. Bekeh Utietiang
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department, 811 Marshall St, McMechen, WV 26040.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.
Prayers for comfort and peace as you remember your father. God bless you all!
Our hearts are sad for family and friends. DAve and Cindy we love you.
So sorry for your loss Dave and Bobbi.
My deepest condolences go out to the family. May you find comfort and hope in God’s promise soon to be fulfilled earthwide. “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”- Revelation 21:4
May peace and comfort find each of you in these trying days ahead.
Our heartfelt condolences with Ronnie’s passing. One last toast is in order! Thank you Sir for the great memories.
So sorry to hear about Ron. My thoughts and sympathy are with his family and many friends.
Ronnie, it looks like The Irish needed another Angel to help them win a national championship next season, so give them all the help you can. Blessings to your family. Go Irish!!!