Ronald R. Wolford

Vernon, Ohio - Ronald Reed Wolford, age 84, died on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1940, in Vernon, Ohio, the son of Grace Angela (Snyder) and William Reed Wolford. Ron was born on the family farm in Vernon and was a lifetime resident. He was a 1958 graduate of Vernon High School and attended Kent State University. On November 25, 1961, he married Susan Mable Morse. Ron worked for General Motors for thirty years and retired in 2000. He was a life member of the Vernon United Methodist Church where he was very active. Ron grew a very large and bountiful garden and prided himself on his straight, weed free rows. He loved to officiate sports, refereeing basketball and volleyball games, but his passion was working as an umpire on baseball and softball fields at many area high schools. His dedication and knowledge of the baseball/softball game, led him to be chosen to umpire in OSHAA state tournament softball games on several occasions. Ron was a rules interpreter for the Trumbull County Umpires Association for over thirty years.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, John Wolford. Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Sue Wolford; his three children, Karen J. (Tedd) Kunkel of Greenville, Pennsylvania, Ronald W. Wolford of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Sharon R. Snell of Kinsman, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Teddy, Karina, Hannah, Caitlyn, Ethan, Abby, Sabrina, and Leah; four great-grandchildren, Riley, Waylon, Liam and Emersyn; his brother, Donald (Kathy) Wolford of Masury, Ohio, and his sister-in-law, Sandy Wolford of Kinsman.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Living Water Methodist Church, 6262 State Route 193, Johnston, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, 6262 St. Rt. 193, Farmdale, OH 44417; Buckeye Hospice 3379 Main Street, Mineral Ridge, OH 44400 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Services of Kinsman handled the arrangements for the Wolford family. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com