Ronald Joseph Harris

Ronald Joseph Harris, 75, of Derry, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Wilson E. Harris and Helen L. (Stuchel) Harris, he was born April 27, 1945 in Latrobe, PA.

Ron lived his entire life in the Blairsville area and worked as a coal miner, retiring in 1990.

He enjoyed antique cars, motorcycles, demolition derbies and being with his friends.

Surviving are three children, Curtis Harris (Gretta) of Clarksburg; Todd Harris of Derry and Candice Hitt (Scott) of Texas; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Elder Harris (Sue) of Latrobe and Samuel Harris (Elaine) of Blairsville and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7 P.M. Monday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.  A funeral service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday in the funeral home.

Entombment will be in SS Simon & Jude Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.