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Ronald Dennis Stoker, 67, of Olyphant died Wednesday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Hetman. The couple celebrated 41 years of marriage on June 2.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Melvin and Marion Symuleski Stoker, he was a graduate of Scranton Central Scranton High School, and took coursework at Penn State, Ohio State and Wisconsin universities. He worked as a land surveyor.
He proudly served in the Air Force (Red Horse Division), was a Vietnam veteran, an active member of the American Legion and a life member of the Jessup VFW Post 5544.
Also surviving are a daughter, Dr. Tania Stoker, Dickson City; a sister, Diane Wallick, Windsor, N.Y.; and several other family members.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Stoker, Sommerville, N.J.
The funeral will be Monday with a service at 10 a.m. in St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 300 Main St., Blakely.
Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Carlucci-Golden-Desantis Funeral Home Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore. There will be a parastas service at 8:30. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
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Carol Myslewicz (Middleton)
Some of our classmates will remember that Ronnie and I were high school sweethearts. We did get married and had three wonderful children; Rhonda MacMelville, Geoffrey Stoker and Nicole Russell. And then whatever happened, happened. Ronnie also lives on in his ten grandchildren. We are all very sad that he died.
Karen McDonnell (Loud)
Hi Carol,
I remember you and Ron as a couple at CHS. So sad to hear about his death. I still feel 67 is still the new middle age ! Life is sometimes unfair .
Thinking of you and all your family
Karen McDonnell Loud
Linda Mangle (Jenkins)
Hi Carol,
Thank you for posting this note. I do remember both Ronnie and you as high school sweethearts. Life changes so nothing remains the same. I am sorry that you will not be attending our reunion. Best wishes for a long happy life and hopefully we will all make it to our 55th?????
Linda Mangle Jenkins
David Fetzer
Carol --
I'm very sorry to learn of Ronnie's death. He was one of the memorable Central classmates of whom I thought often.
I hope you are well. I have thought of you, too, over the many years since graduation.
My thoughts are with all of our classmates who have died or are ill.
Regards,
DF
Mariellen Tansits (Kaeb)
Carol ..... I sat behind Ron Stoker in many classes throught South Scranton and Central High School .... he was such a great guy! I loved Ron Stoker and loved his personality! Miss Gill would attest to that ! mariellen
Sandy Abda (King)
I remember a tall smart guy who a friend to everyone a Good Guy !!