Ronald W. Oakman, Sr., 75, of Mineral Ridge, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 14, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.  He was born September 13, 1942 in Cambria County, Pa., the son of Earl and Ada (Yoder) Oakman, and had lived in Ohio for 55 years.

A member of Four Mile Run Christian Church, Ron had worked as a printer/pressman.  Known as “Papa Fixit” to many, he could fix anything, and especially enjoyed woodworking.  He loved to go out to eat with his church family, with his brother-in-law Harry, and also met daily at the Niles Dairy Queen with his buddy Jahn.  He enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida and to Tijeras, N.M., and he and Kathie had many memorable moments on cruise ships.  Most of all, Ron was a gentleman and a gentle man.

Fond memories of Ron live on with his beloved wife, Kathie (Hileman) Oakman, whom he married June 21, 1980; four children: Ronald W. Oakman, Jr. of Girard, Veronica (Bruce) Atwell of Slippery Rock, Pa., Robert (Leigh Anne) Oakman of Florida and Tijeras, and Damian (Roberta) Hileman of Howland; seven grandchildren: Ronald A. (Mari) Oakman, Lisa (Blaine) Carter, Arielle Hileman, Xavier Hileman, Annika Hileman, Sarah (Samuel) Sykola, and John (Ashley) Atwell; four great-grandchildren: Aden, Ellie, and Emett Atwell, and Eliza Carter; and a brother, Earl (Gloria) Oakman of Howland.  Preceding him in death are his parents; a sister, Lucille Miller, and a brother, Gary Oakman.

A celebration of life service was held at Four Mile Run Christian Church on December 17, 2017.

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