Ronald N. Nearhoof, 81 of Sinking Valley, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was born in Philipsburg on August 28, 1945, the son of the late Mary Nearhoof. On April 7, 1964, in Reedsville, he married Linda Fleck who survives. Also surviving are three children: Ronald N. Nearhoof II, Timothy S. (Jennifer) Nearhoof, and Kathy J. (Jason) Rockwell; grandchildren: Tess M. and Timothy S. Nearhoof, Madelyn A., Kaitlyn L., and Jaelyn P. Rockwell; three siblings: Robert Nearhoof, Shirley (Dave) Frye, and Evelyn (Axel) Spicer; and a sister-in-law: Marjorie (George) Wertman. He was preceded in death by a brother: Ed Kensinger.

He was a 1963 graduate of Tyrone Area High School. He worked as a machinist at the Chicago Rivet and Machine Company, retiring in 2008 after many years of service.

Ronnie was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Tyrone and Bald Eagle Sportsmen's Clubs where he was an accomplished trap shooter winning multiple awards, the Huntingdon Gun Club, and the NRA. He enjoyed hunting and trapping, collecting antiques and flea markets, cutting firewood, and playing softball. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren whom he adored.

An 11 am funeral service for Ronald N. Nearhoof will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sinking Valley with committal service to follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Drew Baker. Friends will be received on Monday at the church from 10 am until the time of service. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.