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Ronald J. “Ron” Goles, 82, of Middletown and formerly of Steelton, passed away at home on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born in Harrisburg on March 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Anthony and Johanna (Sukle) Goles. He was the loving husband of Theresa “Terry” (Przekop) Goles, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Ron was an active member of Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the former St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Steelton. He worked for Bethlehem Steel in the Payroll Department until his retirement. In his spare time, he played the accordion for Ron Goles and the Polka Kings, and he coached for a youth baseball league. He loved fishing, playing wiffle ball, baseball, football, and basketball. He was a particular fan of Notre Dame and the Baltimore Orioles. He was an active member of many clubs including St. Aloysius Lodge No 42 KSKJ, St. Johns CFU Lodge 314, and St. Lawrence Club 13.
In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by his daughter, Linda Goles-Long and her husband Bill; his son David Goles and his wife Natalie; his grandsons Ryan Long and Gregory Goles; and his brother, Anthony Goles, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Goles, with whom he had a close bond.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Seven Sorrows BVM Catholic Church, 280 N Race Street, Middletown, PA 17057, with Rev. Timothy Sahd, his pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow at Middletown Cemetery. A Viewing will take place in the church prior to Mass from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic church at the address above or at www.ssbvm.org
Friday, May 30, 2025
10:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church
Friday, May 30, 2025
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church
Friday, May 30, 2025
12:30 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
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