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Ronald Dale Tolliver, 72, of Bentleyville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 7, 2026 in his home.
He was born July 13, 1953 in Mullens, West Virginia, a son of the late Shelby Tolliver and Florence Bare Tolliver.
A veteran, Ronald served with the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1974.
He worked in the coal industry for 47 years, and for the last 25 of those years, Ronald was a federal mine inspector at various mines in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Surviving are his wife, Sharon Bolen Tolliver; daughter, Sonya Bails (Danny); son, Ronnie O'Neil; grandson, Tanner Bails; sister, Sheila Crawford (Dennis); a niece and two nephews, and his faithful companion, Ollie.
Deceased in addition to his parents is a brother, Larry Tolliver.
Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests your consideration of memorials to Washington Area Humane Society, PO Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330, www.washingtonpashelter.org/donate/
Memories and condolences can be shared at www.thompson-marodi.com
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Washington Area Humane Society
PO Box 66, Eighty Four PA 15330
Web: http://www.washingtonpashelter.org/donate/