Ronald C. Vrabel

Ronald C. Vrabel, 71, 0f North Beaver Twp, New Castle, Pa, passed away unexpectedly at his home the evening of November 5, 2019. Ron was born in New Castle on October 5, 1948, son of the late Cyril A. and Suzanne V. Salamon Vrabel.

He graduated from Mohawk High, class of 1966. He served in the army and was stationed in Thailand. He received his Bachelors in Education from Edinboro College and his Masters from the University of Dayton. He was retired after 35 years of teaching high school math at Carrollton High in Carrolton, Ohio.

He married Patricia Wilk on June 12, 1993. They both where faithful members of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Anthony Church, in Bessemer where he served as a lector. Ron was a former Croatian Club member. He was an avid Steelers fan, enjoyed golfing, reading, Sudoku puzzles, music, and playing guitars. His family was the foundation upon which he thrived, he was so very proud of each and every one of them.

He leaves behind his wife, Patricia, at home, stepson Jason Moyer and his wife, Melanie, of Nolensville, Tenn., brother, Terry Vrabel, of New Brighton, Pa., and sisters, Melanie McCree and husband, Jerry, of Loveland, Ohio, and Jocelyn Des Laurier of Vancouver, Washington, step-grandchildren Jenna Ruth, Gabriel and Joel Moyer and several nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2019, from 4 to 7 pm and Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 8 to 9 am at the Terry A. Cunningham Funeral Home at 203 Oak St. in Bessemer, Pa. A Mass of Christian burial for Ron will begin at 9:30 am at St. Anthony Church with Father Joseph McCaffrey officiating. Following the service, the New Castle Area Honor Guard will conduct full military rites.