DeBacco

Ronald D. DeBacco, 89, of Karns City (Roseville), died at his home, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 16, 2025.

Born Sept. 1, 1936, at home in Bradys Bend, he was the son of Paul and Grace (Silverio) DeBacco.

On Aug. 27, 1966, Ron married the former Jane Angert, together they shared 59 years.

A U.S. Army veteran, Ron served during the Korean conflict and was a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal. After his discharge, Ron spent his career at Witco, retiring after 30 plus years.

He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Bradys Bend and a member of the Bradys Bend Sons of Italy, where he enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Ron coached Little League, Pony League and softball when his children were younger, and he was an official umpire for many years. Above all, Ron loved being surrounded by his family, friends and granddaughters.

Ron will be remembered for his quick wit, good times and his always ready one liners. “See you in church!”

Surviving are his wife, Jane DeBacco, of Roseville; one son, John (Shonna) DeBacco, of Fort Worth, Texas; two daughters, Barbie (Eric) Lucas, of Roseville, and Jennifer (Todd) Lucas, of Bradys Bend; five granddaughters, Rachel (Jordan) Cooper, Paige DeBacco, Olivia (fiancé, Matt Yough) DeBacco, Cecelia Henry and Carleigh Lucas; and six great-grandchildren.

Ron is also survived by one sister, Loretta (Fran) Posey; one brother, Louis (Mary) DeBacco; three sisters-in-law, Susan (Tony) Double, Florence DeBacco and Betty DeBacco; two brothers-in-law, Donald Angert and Kenneth (Debbie) Angert; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, two sisters and four brothers-in-law.

DEBACCO — Friends of Ronald D. DeBacco, who died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at BUECHELE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 915 Route 68, East Brady, with the Rev. Alan Grote officiating.

Military honors and burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery will follow.

The DeBacco family suggests that memorials be made in Ron’s name to the Bradys Bend SOI, 758 Route 68, East Brady, PA 16028.

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.

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