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Ronald M. Pogwist, 59
July 06, 2020
Ronald M. Pogwist, 59, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, July 6th 2020 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy. Ron was born in Ephrata and was the son of Rosemary (Kulpa) Pogwist and the late Walter S. Pogwist, Jr.
He is survived by his loving and dear wife Sharon L. (Shank) Pogwist. They were married on March 31st, 1990. In addition to Sharon, Ron is survived by his daughter Kimberly A. Kreider, wife of Brandon, two sons, Kevin and Cory; sister, Lori Zimmerman, wife of Lance; brother Mark Pogwist, husband of Sherri; granddaughter Emily Kreider; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Ron graduated from Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) School, Ephrata High School, and received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University in 1983. He was a devout Catholic and a long-time parishioner of OMPH in Ephrata.
Ron worked as a Chemical Engineer for LNP Plastics in Exton, PA for many years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially his beloved Penn State Nittany Lions Football team. In Ron’s early years, he was very handy around the house, even building an addition on to the Pogwist family home himself. Most recently, Ron took up his passion for cooking and grilling with his family. He had a dry sense of humor that everyone loved and enjoyed spending time with his family especially his one-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter, Emily.
The family will receive friends at a public visitation on Friday evening July 10, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pk. Lititz, PA. A Private Funeral Mass for close family at OMPH will be held, with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association 161 N. Clark, Suite 3550 Chicago, IL 60601.
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Condolences to the Family
July 13, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss, and I was very sad to hear about Ron’s passing. Ron and I lived together our junior and senior years at Penn State. We shared a bedroom our junior year and spent many a night laughing ourselves to sleep. He was a very good man and I am dissapointed that we lost touch in recent years. I dug out some pictures of him this weekend and of course he always had a big smile in them. My prayers are with your family.
Steve Kreiser
July 12, 2020
Sorry to hear of your loss. Know we’re not touch for along time but always thinking of him and Lori and mark.
Paul Swolensky
July 11, 2020
I’m so very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was one of the kindest classmates I knew in High School.
When others could be cruel, he always stood up for others…Sending his family love, light and healing.
Jennifer Hess
July 10, 2020
We will miss you but you will always be in our hearts.
Aunt Sylvia and Uncle Will
July 10, 2020
Prayers and sympathy for the Pogwist family. May God uphold you and bless you with peace.
Jon Steffy
July 10, 2020
So sorry for your loss my condolences go out to the pogwist family
Ron Bender
July 10, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Deb Norotsky
July 09, 2020
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family…may you hold the memories if the good times close your heart and know that he is with you in mind and soul…
Denise Rumford
July 09, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember him growing up on Duke St. and being in my daughter’s class. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marlene Gunselman
July 09, 2020
May the memories of your loved one help you at this very difficult time. Ours prayers are with you. The Chaballa Family
July 09, 2020
Sharon, So sorry for your families loss. Ron was a great guy and will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Ron.
Mike Devlin
July 08, 2020
Ron, you were a great husband to Sharon and I know she is going to miss you. Your children will also miss you but they will carry your love in their hearts. Rest in Peace Ron. No more pain 😥
Robert Graham
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- Friday, July 10, 2020
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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