Ronald N. Volz
Ronald N. Volz, 75, of Evans City, passed away on Sunday afternoon, while under the care of Butler Memorial Hospital, after many years of lung problems starting in 1969.
Born Oct. 10, 1944, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Edwin “Pete” and Sarah Nable Volz.
Ron graduated from Evans City High School in 1962, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served during the Vietnam War. While stationed in Alaska, on Christmas Eve, he sent out “Jingle Bells” in Morse code.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 219, for 51 years, where he served as commander. For over 25 years, he placed the veteran flags at the Evans City Cemetery, with the help of numerous organizations.
He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
Ron graduated from Butler County Community College, and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1971.
He had been a funeral director since 1972. He was a member of Butler County Funeral Directors, where he had served as president. He was also a member of Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association. Ron and his wife owned the A. Carl Kinsey-Ronald N. Volz Funeral homes in Evans City and Zelienople. His son, RJ, will now continue the family business.
Ron was very community oriented, always putting others before himself. For 49 years, he was a member of the Evans City Lions Club. He was the chairman for many years of the Halloween parade, the Easter egg hunt and fruit baskets for the President's Square residents, until his health prevented his participation.
Ron was president of the Evans City Salvation Army Unit, and a member of the Evans City Historical Society.
Ron was a funeral director known for his GTOs and his St. Bernards.
He initiated a car cruise for the Oktoberfest in 1990. In the first year, he had seven cars participate and now they have as many as 200.
Ron was dedicated to his family and friends, always the first to help people in need.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly S.; his in-laws, Leroy “Baldy” and Hazel Drushel Kline; his godmother, Ella Crea; and Carl and Ida Kinsey, who encouraged him in the funeral home business.
Ron is survived by his wife of 53 years, Suzann M. Kline Volz, whom he married on June 10, 1967; one daughter, “his favorite,” Heather (Paul) Sibeto of New Castle; one son, Ronald N. “RJ” Volz Jr. of Evans City; one sister, Sandra (Dan) O'Shea of Butler; four grandchildren, Liah M. (Steven Drier) Volz of Akron, N.Y., Paul A. Volz, Jarrett M. Kopera and Paige N. Volz, all of Evans City; his brother and sister-in-law, Ret. Lt. Col. David and Sandy Kline of State College; two special friends, Kent and Cozet Burris of Arizona; his nieces and nephews; and numerous friends of the communities.
The Volz family would especially like to thank the 5th floor of the ICU at Butler Hospital. No words can express their compassion.
VOLZ — The family of Ronald N. Volz, who passed away, Sunday, July 19, 2020, will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at A. Carl Kinsey-Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St., Evans City.Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Wayne Schar, his high school friend, and his church pastor, Brandon Johns, officiating.In an effort to cooperate with public gatherings and to best serve our community and maintain public safety, we are continuing to implement changes to the services we will be offering families at the time of a loved one's death. It is with great regret that we are forced to implement these changes, but our greatest concern is the safety of the public and families that we serve.CDC guidelines include the recommendation of wearing face masks and following social distance practices. We ask that visitors refrain from excessive physical contact. Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the funeral home.We want to thank everyone in advance for their patience and understanding, as we work through this current public health crisis.Memorial donations may be made to a local service group that supports the community, how Ron did for his.Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.
