Ronald E. Paffenroth

Ronald E. Paffenroth of Goshen entered into rest on Thursday, June 6, 2019. He was 76 years old.
The son of Samuel and Myrtle Hawxhurst Paffenroth, he was born on June 3, 1943, in Warwick.
Ron was a retired 32-year lineman for Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. He was a U.S. Army veteran and an honorary member of Amity Fire Department and Rinky Dink Sportsman Club.
He is survived by his wife Sheila O’Brien–Paffenroth; son Michael Paffenroth and wife Stephanie; son Daniel Paffenroth and wife Tammy; stepchildren Christine Miller and husband Chris; Tracey O’Neill and husband Bryan; and Matthew O’Brien and wife Amber; nephew Bobby and several grandchildren.
Visitation was held June 9 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home 690 County Route 1 in Pine Island.
A funeral service was held June 10 at the funeral home.
Burial was held in Warwick Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home. To send a condolence online, please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com.