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Ronald Claycomb
Osterburg
Ronald Claycomb, 74, of Osterburg, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at UMPC Altoona.
He was born on Feb. 25, 1943, son of the late Gerald and Ruth (Harr) Claycomb.
On Sept. 22, 1961, he married Donna (Calderon) Claycomb.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Terry Claycomb; sisters, Connie Fochtman; Jean Six; and Sharon Cole.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Claycomb; daughters, Rhonda Fochtman married to Tom of York, Pa; Lori Barefoot, married to Brad of Osterburg; four grandchildren, Shane Fochtman and wife Missy; Tiara Lehman and husband Tom; Breah Boyer and husband Aaron; and Bret Barefoot; three great-grandchildren, Jaide Fochtman; Kaheya Fochtman; and Nova Rae Lehman. Sisters, Shirley Lewis and husband Tom of Buffalo Mills; Geraldine Vaugn of Missouri; RuthAnna Trout of Oklahoma; brother, Gerald Claycomb and wife Nita of Wyoming.
Ronnie and Donna were members of the Roaring Springs Methodist Church . He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hiking. He found the greatest peace in the outdoors. He loved spending time with his family. He had more than 40 years of experience OTR Trucking and was employed at W.C. McQuaid for many years. May he rest in peace till we see him again!
Friends and family will be received on Monday, May 15 from 12 until the hour of the service at 2 p.m. at the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home, with Pastor Elsie Gonsman and Pastor Allen Claycomb officiating.
Interment will be at the Bedford County Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.jedwardblackburnfh.com.
Arrangements by the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home.
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