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Ronald Lee Farner

Ronald Lee Farner, 81, of Catasauqua, died of lung cancer May 10, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Mary (Aughinbaugh) Farner for 61 years.

Born in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Theodore L. and Elsie M (Claudy) Farner.

He was in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War veteran.

He was a supervisor for Bru-Mar Manufacturing Company for many years before retiring. After his retirement, he drove a school bus for Catasauqua Area School District.

He was a member of Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua for many years, where he served as an elder.

He volunteered at the church preparing neighborhood luncheons and delivering food to Catasauqua Community Food Bank.

He was a member of the Catasauqua Area Showcase Theater senior work crew.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kim Roadarmel and her husband Rick and Robin Miller; a son, Randy and his wife Suzanne; five grandchildren, Samantha, Matthew and Benjamin Roadarmel and Jackson and Mitchell Farner; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a grandson, Kyle Miller; two brothers; and a sister.

Funeral services will be private. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Contributions may be made to Catasauqua Community Food Bank, 527 Front St., Catasauqua, 18032.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.

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