Arthur Ronald Shissler, 76, of New Providence, PA, passed away March 3, 2017. Ron was the husband of Catherine Ely Shissler. They had celebrated 58 years of marriage. Ron had proudly served as Gunnery Sergeant in the USMC retiring after 22 years, specializing as an aircraft power plant mechanic. Born in Manor Township, PA, a son of Marian Mae Lindeman Shissler, New Providence, PA and the late Arthur William Shissler. Following his military career, he had worked for 10 years as a route manager for Bickles Chips, was employed at Hiram Peoples Fish Hatchery, New Providence, and 10 years at Ferguson and Hasslers, Inc., Quarryville. Ron was a member of the Willow Street Lions Club. He was also a member of Willow Street Baptist Church where he was active working with the youth. He had served as deacon at New Providence Baptist Church, Lancaster Baptist Church, and Willow Street Baptist Church.
Ron loved spending time with his grand and great grandchildren. In addition to his wife and mother, Ron is survived by a daughter, Terri Sue Smith (John F.), Lancaster, grandson, Steve Axe, Jr (Danielle), Sinking Spring, 2 step grandchildren, Dale and Ronald Smith, Hatboro, 3 great granddaughters, 2 step great grandchildren, siblings, Harold Shissler (Karen), Lancaster., Wendy Shissler, TX. He was predeceased by a brother, Dale Shissler. Friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 11:00 AM at New Providence Baptist Church, 2411 Beaver Valley Pike, New Providence, PA. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service at the church from 9-11:00 AM. Burial will be Thursday, March 9, 2017, 10:00 AM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Willow Street Baptist Church, PO Box 154, Willow Street, PA 17584. Arrangements entrusted to Reynolds Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. 144 East State Street, Quarryville, PA. www.reynoldsfuneralhome.net Comments are closed.
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