Ronald Lee "Ron" Hart, 87, formerly of Washington, PA, passed away April 18, 2025 in Pinebrook Assisted Living in Milford, OH following a brief illness.

He was born on his Hogsett grandparents farm in Ripley, WV, October 16, 1937, son of the late Ayward "Dutch" and Veta (Hogsett) Hart, and was preceded in death by his brother, Dick Hart, his daughter in-law, Linda Hart, his sister in-law, Wanda Hart, and one grandson.

Ron is survived by his wife of 62 years (September 8, 1962) Lois (Duncan) Hart, son, Todd, Goshen, OH, step-daughter Gayle (Brod) Waitt, Amherst, OH, step-son Greg Ronsky, Arlington, TX, brother David Hart, Washington PA, sister Nancy (Marvin) Rexroad, Lexington, KY, 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, plus many special nieces and nephews.

He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, WV and Ohio University, Athens, OH. A retired marketing and regional sales manager for Harbison Walker International, Pittsburgh, a Manufacturing Superintendent for A. O. Smith-Inland Powder Metallurgy Division, Milwaukee, and A Steel Melting Foreman for U.S. Steel National Tube Division, Lorain OH. He served in the military; was an elder at Faith United Presbyterian Church, Washington PA; a member of Washington Elks 776, Iron & Steel Society, Electric Metal Makers Guild, and Delta Upsilon Social Fraternity. He played semi-pro baseball for the Ripley Independents and for the Lorain National Tube Industrial Class A team. He learned and valued the fundamentals of winning baseball at Ohio University on the Freshman team in the Bob Wren era and was an avid college baseball fan. After retirement he was a consultant providing job finding assistance for many years with a special interest in helping young people get their careers launched and mature candidates finding sustainable, rewarding employment.
Graveside Service will be at 10:30 am on April 23, 2025 in Otterbein Cemetery, Evans WV.
Memorial Gifts may be sent to his favorite charity: Christian Appalachian Project, PO Box 1768, Paintsville, KY 41240.
Interment is in the family plot in Otterbein Cemetery near his birthplace as the country roads take him home.

Graveside Service will be 10:30 a.m. ~ Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Otterbein Cemetery, Evans, WV.
Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. f