Ronald L. Riordan

Ronald Lee (Doughboy) Riordan, 54, of 22681 Shartle Road, Meadville, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in the emergency room at Meadville Medical Center. Born March 15, 1955, in Meadville, he was the son of Delbert (Dag) Riordan and Shirley Ann Mason. He was a 1973 graduate of Meadville High School. He was working as a sales representative at Leech Carbide and previously worked at General Carbide in Greensburg for 13 years. He was a lifetime member of Crawford County ABATE (Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education) and a member of the Moose Club in Greensburg and Station 4 in Cochranton. He was also a past member of Meadville Civil Air Patrol. He was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, hunting and helping others. He loved cooking and spending time with his family. Survivors include a companion, Tracy Dorado of Meadville; three sons, Patrick Riordan and his girlfriend, Jessika Fisher, of Erie, Jarod Riordan of Las Vegas, and Dorian Riordan of Hadley; a sister, Vicki Heim and her husband, Bruce, of Saegertown; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert (Dag) Riordan; his mother, Shirley Ann (Mason) Riordan; and an infant brother, Daniel Riordan. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Bishop Stanley Smith, of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 792 N. Main St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.