Ronald O'Conner

Mr. Ronald L. O’Conner, born June 23, 1937, passed from this earth into Heavenly realms on December 3, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Dorothy (Seymour) O’Conner; brother Jerry of Washington C.H. and a sister Sonya Baldwin of Lewisburg, WV. Ronald joined the Navy on November 12, 1954, until June 16, 1958, then was in the Reserves until January 9, 1963. While in active service, he served aboard the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Leyte, was also in a Blimp Squadron. He was so very proud to serve his country. Ron was also a 32nd Degree Mason with the Heber Lodge #501 F.A&M., Williamsport, Ohio. His love of life was shared with everyone he met, his quirky sense of humor was well known and he just loved to make people laugh. He loved to travel, loved camping and loved life itself. His passion was flying. He loved working on models of ships and airplanes and he was quite the history buff, especially concerning Circleville and the surrounding area. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jody; his sister Janice (Bill) Voss; brothers Mike (Martha) and Keith; his beautiful children Ron (Nikki) of Ashville, Randy (Gail) of Laurelville, Lynn Richards of Ashville, Kevin (Kathy) of Marysville and Erin Knisley (Ethan) of Kingston; grandchildren Katie, Abigail, Crista, Catherine, Damon, Dylan, Mitoh, Kelsey, Darryl, Colin, Tara and great grandchildren Liam, Logan, Keelyn, Trinity, Chloe, Brody, Rory, Elias, Connor, Truett, Brynlee, Tinsley, Paisley, Gracie, Coralyn and Betsy. Remember Ron as the generous, loving person he was. And as he always said to everyone he ever met-Have a Good Day-It’s Mandatory. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.