Ronald B. Updegrove, 88, of Northampton, died Aug. 19, 2016, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Catherine H. (Fota) Updegrove.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Lester and Hattie (Hapter) Updegrove.

He was in the U.S. Navy during peacetime.

He was a laborer for both Keystone Cement Company, Bath, for five years until he retired in 1993, and for the former Atlas Cement Company, Northampton, for 25 years until the plant closed.

He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Coplay.

He is survived by two daughters, Barbara Deily of Northampton and Kathy A. and her husband Jeffrey Szerencits of Northampton; and a grandson, Will Stout of Northampton.

He was predeceased by a grandson, Michael Stout; and a brother, Vincent Updegrove.

Contributions may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home.