Ronald Lindley

Ronald A. Lindley, 85, of Eighty Four, died Tuesday afternoon, February 11, 2020 at the Washington Hospital.

He was born October 6, 1934 in Bentleyville, a son Jess B. Lindley, Sr. and Lois D. Huffman Lindley.

A proud veteran, he served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

After 30 years of service, he retired from General Motors Fisher Body plant in West Mifflin, where he was a die maker.

He enjoyed reading the newspaper, reading about military history and military airplanes, doing crossword puzzles, watching the History channel and auctions.

Mr. Lindley was a “Jack of All Trades” that could fix anything and he enjoyed restoring tractors.

He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 22 in Washington and the National Pike Steam, Gas and Horse Association.

His family considered him Superman and is survived by his wife, JoAnn Dryer McKeta Lindley; son, Gary Kossel (Deanna); step-children, Chuck McKeta (Kim), Steve McKeta (Rhonda) and Mimi Todaro (John); grandchildren, Nick Kossel, Dana Kossel, Bernie Kossel, Beatrice Kossel, Candelaria Kossel, Megan Ross, Joey Ross, Hayley Gross and Steven McKeta; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Raymond Lindley (Nancy) and Robert Lindley (Ethel), all of Eighty Four, Jackie Fronzaglio of New Eagle and Audra Ross of North Carolina and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased is his first wife, Dolores Herrington Lindley; son, Barry Lindley and brothers, Dennis, Jess Jr. and Barry Lindley.

Family and friends are invited to attend a committal service at 2:30 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2020 at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville with Pastor Giueseppe Balsamo, officiating and military honors by American Legion Post 165 and the U.S. Army.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 165, 500 Main Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314.

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Arrangements in care of the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255.

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Graveside Service

Monday February 24th, 2020

2:30pm

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