Ronald E. Beasom

Ronald E. Beasom, 47, of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 14, 2021 at UPMC Altoona following complications with COVID.

He was born October 29, 1973, in Altoona, the son of Douglas and Rhonda (Kuny) Ritchey.

Ronald is survived by his parents, of Roaring Spring; his fiancee, Heather Boob of Altoona; four children: Devon Oldham of Windber, Joshua Oldham of Martinsburg, Noah Beasom of Altoona, and Robbie Arista of Altoona; a granddaughter, Kamryn Oldham and he was expecting his second grandchild; a sister, Judy Mosbey and husband Shawn of Martinsburg; two brothers: Archie Ritchey and wife Ashley of Roaring Spring and Mike Ritchey and wife Alyssa of Duncansville.

Ron was loved by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was a 1993 graduate of Central High School and was self employed as a contractor for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching football.

A funeral was held Tuesday Oct. 19, in the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., Roaring Spring (www.thompsonfh.com). Pastor David Huston officiated.

Interment was made in Alto-Reste Park.