Ronald E. Morris, 65, of Derrick City, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at his home, which was his happy place.

He was born on December 24, 1957 in Bradford a son of Joan Anderson Stiver of Bradford and the late Thomas Stiver.

He was a 1976 graduate of the Bradford Area High School.

He was a United States Air Force veteran who served from 1977 until his honorable discharge in 1981.

On October 22, 1988 at the Kushequa Union Church; he married Sharon L. Simonds who survives.

Ron was known as a “fun loving” practical joker with a great sense of humor but he was also a giving person with a compassionate heart that was always willing to help others in their time of need.  When he was younger; he was an avid coon hunter and he also loved to go antiquing with his wife.

After he was discharged from the Air Force; he was hired by the former Kendall Refinery where he worked until his retirement from the American Refining Group in 2002.  While he worked at the refinery he also owned and operated the former Grounds and Gardens Landscaping with his wife.

In addition to his wife of 34 years, Sharon Morris of Derrick City, he is also survived by one son, Joshua Morris of Bradenton, FL; two sisters, Robin (Carmen) DeStevens of Olean, NY and Bunny Comilla of Bradford; one brother, James (Cheri) Stiver of Derrick City and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. from 3:00 to 5:00 PM with a funeral service to immediately follow at 5:00 PM in the funeral home with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial and military honors provided by the American Legion Post 105 and the United States Air Force will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.