Obituary of Ronald D. Plowman

Plowman, Ronald D. 83, Vintondale, PA. Born January 26, 1937 to the late Melvin and Marie (Beard) Plowman. Passed away April 9, 2020 at home. Survived by wife of 61 years Carol (Richardson) Plowman. Children Thomas (Ellen), Vintondale, PA; Darryl, Altoona, PA; Rhonda (Mario) Ugoletti; Gainesville, VA. Grandchildren Andrew (Jessica), Philadelphia; Matthew, Chicago, Allison (Adam) Foust, Durham, NC; Leah Plowman and fiancé Ryan, Spiardi, Philadelphia; Lexie Plowman, Baltimore, MD; Olivia Plowman, Altoona. Also survived by brothers Richard (Kathleen) Plowman and Kenneth (Nancy) Plowman, both of Vintondale. Ron worked as a meat cutter / manager for Acme, Gee Bee and Gold Crown Foodland markets. Ron was a lifelong member of Blacklick Community United Methodist Church where he was active until his illness. He served as Sunday School superintendent for several decades, chairman of the administrative board for many years and sang in the choir for 67 years, as well as singing bass in the Blacklick Four Gospel Quartet. His favorite sport was fishing / camping; he loved gardening and traveling, and was an avid fan of the Steelers. He was a devoted family man and adored his grandchildren as well as his children. We are comforted in the knowledge that Ron is now with his heavenly Father and that we will be joining him soon. We love and miss you. Thanks to all Ron’s caregivers, and especially the Indiana VNA, (Visiting Hospice Nurses). Due to the virus, there will be a private service and a celebration of life to follow. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Cancer Society at www.cancer.org , Indiana VNA, vnaindiana.org/donate-and-support/ , or Blacklick Community United Methodist Church, 1453 Bracken Rd, Vintondale, PA 15961. Private interment Blacklick Community United Methodist Cemetery. Family assisted by Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh. Online condolences may be made at www.thestuartfuneralhomes.com