Ronald E DeBerti

Ronald E. DeBerti, 80, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully at 9:24 p.m. on Sunday, June 12th in Erie at the residence of his daughter with whom he had resided.Born in Rossiter, PA on June 26, 1935, Ron was the son of the late Mike J. and Ida Beverina DeBerti. He married Leona Catherine (Kate) Freno on May 2, 1959, and she preceded him in death on October 23, 2008.Ron was a Korean War Veteran having served his country from 1953 until 1961, and was retired as a Sergeant from the Pennsylvania State Police where he had worked for 36 years. Ron was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police, BPOE Elks #110, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #328. He is survived by his son, Michael DeBerti and his wife, Catherine, of Grand Rapids, MI, and his daughters, Michele Maughn and her husband, Robert, of Erie, and Ronda Ekis and her husband, Daniel, of Franklin.Ron is additionally survived by his grandchildren, Kaitlin and Sarah DeBerti of Grand Rapids, MI, Zachary, Matthew, Marcus and Megan Maughn of Erie, and Emerson and Ava Ekis, of Franklin. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas DeBerti and his wife, Donna, of Indiana, PA.In addition to his parents and wife, Ron was preceded in death by his nephew, Jon Marc DeBerti.The Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin has been entrusted with arrangements. Services for Ron will be private and held at the convenience of his family. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Patrick School, 952 Buffalo Street, Franklin PA 16323 and/or to the American Cancer Society - PA Division, PO Box 896, Hershey PA 17033-0896.To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.