Ronald J. Polityka, 58, of Reading, passed away Friday, March 30th.

Ron was born in Reading on June 12, 1959, a son of the late Jewel (Krause) and Leo Polityka.

He was the husband of Susan E.

(Angstadt) Polityka for 35 years.

Ron was a 1977 graduate of Holy Name high school, and was employed as a maintenance man at Miller Environmental, Leesport.

Ron, known as "WB3AAL" in the world of amateur radio, got his ham radio license in 1976 and delighted in operating his ham radio at home and on the Appalachian Trail. He was most proud of his ham radio contacts on all seven

continents.

He earned numerous ham radio awards, including the "Atlanticon 2007 QRP Forum Speaker Recognition Award" and the "Atlantic Division ARRL 2003 Technical

Achievement Award."

Ron was an ardent New York Yankee fan and wore his Thurman Munson jersey number 15 with the utmost pride.

His lifelong appreciation of the Reading Railroad

manifested itself in his enthusiasm for model railroading.

Ronald is also survived by two sisters, Patricia Stuart, of Safford, Ariz..; Barbara, wife of Ronald Mealey, of Exeter Twp.; two brothers, Robert, husband of Susan Polityka, of Muhlenberg Twp., Richard Polityka, of Reading; also by nephews: Michael Stuart, Jeffrey Broad and Matthew Polityka; and nieces, Erica and Dawn Kula.

Predeceased by nephew, Steven Broad.

Also surviving is brother-in-law, Gary C. Angstadt and many cousins. Also by Ron's two beloved cats, Leo and Lucy, both adopted from the A.R.L.

Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 7th at Kissinger Church, 715 Berkshire Blvd.,

Wyomissing, Pa.

Omit flowers. Contributions to Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508 or charity of your choice.

Interment private.

Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 1501 N. 11th St., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.