Ronald David Barstow

WARREN — Ronald David Barstow, 82, of Warren, passed Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

He was born Aug. 27, 1940, in Warren, a son of the late George Barstow and the late Florence Masters Barstow.  He was a graduate of Howland High School. He went on to serve in the Army and was deployed to Korea. Ron followed in his father’s footsteps and worked for several local print shops, ultimately becoming owner operator of American Printcraft. He also was a bus driver for Howland Local Schools.

Ronald attended Bazetta Christian Church. He was a 50-year Life Member of the Moose lodges in Niles and Mecca and Amvets Post 290 of Vienna. Ronald was a huge fan of UConn Women’s College Basketball and Ohio State football.

He is survived by his daughter, Sheri (Mark) Bockelman of Cortland; son, Kevin (Freda) Barstow of Okinawa, Japan; and grandchildren, Rachel and Leah Bockelman and Tyler, Ian, Corey and Shelly Barstow.

He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Georgia Economos Barstow; and brother, Robert Barstow.

A memorial gathering of friends and family will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Carl W. Hall Funeral Home. At noon, military honors will conclude the visitation time.  There will be a private burial at All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta.