Obituary for Ronald J. Elias
Ronald J. Elias, 75, of Pocono Lake, passed away Sunday, December 25, in Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly.
He was the loving husband of Sandra K. (Searfoss) Elias. They celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in June.
Born in Rahway, NJ, he was the son of the late William Elias and the late Ruth (Durland) Elias.
Ronald was an avionics repairman at the Tobyhanna Army Depot for thirty three years. He was rewarded several times for his ideas as part of the Army Depot suggestion program which led to saving the government large amounts of money over the years. He was also a Vietnam War Air Force veteran. Ronald was a very active and involved member of the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church. He was also active with the Wesleyan Church Bible Bowl Team, where he traveled around the tri-state area competing. He was an avid shooter, collector, and sportsman. Most of all, he was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Daryl Elias and his wife Abigail, Ryan Elias and his wife Maureen; a brother, William "Roger" Elias; and three grandchildren, Evan, Shane, and Wesley Elias.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, December 31, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Pocono Lake.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church, 203 Spur Road, Pocono Lake, PA 18347.
The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
www.kresgefuneralhome.com
He was the loving husband of Sandra K. (Searfoss) Elias. They celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in June.
Born in Rahway, NJ, he was the son of the late William Elias and the late Ruth (Durland) Elias.
Ronald was an avionics repairman at the Tobyhanna Army Depot for thirty three years. He was rewarded several times for his ideas as part of the Army Depot suggestion program which led to saving the government large amounts of money over the years. He was also a Vietnam War Air Force veteran. Ronald was a very active and involved member of the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church. He was also active with the Wesleyan Church Bible Bowl Team, where he traveled around the tri-state area competing. He was an avid shooter, collector, and sportsman. Most of all, he was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Daryl Elias and his wife Abigail, Ryan Elias and his wife Maureen; a brother, William "Roger" Elias; and three grandchildren, Evan, Shane, and Wesley Elias.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, December 31, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Pocono Lake.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church, 203 Spur Road, Pocono Lake, PA 18347.
The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
www.kresgefuneralhome.com