Ronald N. Couturiaux
Ronald N. Couturiaux, 82, of (Black Moshannon) RD Philipsburg, died Saturday, February 3, 2018, at his residence.
Ronald was born on May 12, 1935, in Philipsburg, a son of Lewis T. and Catherine A. (Dickson) Couturiaux, both of whom preceded him in death.
Ronald was a graduate of the former Philipsburg High School and a veteran of the US Army.
He was employed for the majority of his career as a crane operator with the former Bethlehem Steel, Bethlehem Plant. After his career in the steel industry, he was employed as a truck driver with HRI, State College, until his retirement.
He was a retired member of the United Steel Workers of America, Local 2599. He was also a member of the American Legion, Jones-Quigg Post 0739, Hockendauqua, for 44 years.
Ronald was preceded in death by a daughter, Nina M. Couturiaux; a sister, Roseanna Adamson; a brother, Lewis “Lou” M. Couturiaux; and a sister-in-law, Kathryn Couturiaux.
He was married on February 14, 2007, in Kylertown, to the former Shirley A. (Dunkle) London, who survives at home.
He is also survived by a son, Noel T. Couturiaux and his wife Lori, of Blandon, Pa; four grandchildren: Nicole Couturiaux and her husband, Ryan McKay, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Mark Couturiaux, of Blandon and Jasmin and Tyler Fegley, both of Murrieta, California; a sister, Sandra Bordas and her husband, John, of Philipsburg; a brother, Patrick E. Couturiaux, of RD Philipsburg; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Ronald enjoyed watching sports in his spare time. He was an avid fan of Penn State men’s and women’s athletics.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 11:00 am, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg, with Rev. Brenda K. Leigey, officiating.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ronald’s memory to the Moshannon Valley EMS, P.O. Box 289, Philipsburg, Pa 16866.
