Ronald Ray Newman
June 28, 1972 ~ February 21, 2025
Born in: Newport News, Virginia
Resided in: Cochranton, Pennsylvania
Ronald Ray Newman, 52, of Cochranton, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2025, at Meadville Medical Center. Born on June 28, 1972, in Newport News, Virginia, Ron was the beloved son of Sherman A. Newman and Rita M. Hogue Newman. He married Tammy Carlson, and together they built a life filled with love and laughter.
A proud 1991 graduate of Cochranton High School, Ron was a standout athlete who loved playing football. He shined as a kicker and punter, earning recognition as an all-county offensive and defensive lineman. For 21 years, he made his mark as a truck driver with Superior Well Services and most recently with Ross Trucking.
Ron was a friendly face at the Meadville Moose Lodge 2505 and found joy in watching birds and cheering on the Steelers. He cherished time spent with his dogs, Banjo and Bristol, and was always there for his family and friends, looking out for their well-being.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Newman of Cochranton; his mom, Rita Newman of Cochranton; two daughters, Lexi Erb and her husband Corey of Conneautville, and Billie Smock and her husband Codi of Cochranton; two sons, Anthony Newman of Meadville and Dylan Beach of Cochranton; and three wonderful grandchildren, Claire Beach, Avereigh Erb, and Cooper Smock. Ron will also be missed by his sister, Tracy Albaugh and her husband Don of Cochranton; his brothers Doug Newman and his partner Jason Gertsen of Seattle, Washington, and Scott Newman and his wife Angela of Cochranton; his uncle Jeff Hogue and companion Candi Morrell of Cochranton; close cousins Rick, Matt “Chubb,” Chris, Steve, and Kevin Hogue; along with several beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents Victor and June Hogue, uncle Victor Hogue, Jr., and mother-in-law Carol Carlson.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Ron on Saturday, March 8th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Meadville Moose Lodge, 22669 US Hwy 322, Cochranton, PA 16314. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions to be made in Ron’s memory to the Meadville Moose Lodge 2505.
Please share your memories or condolences with the family on Ron’s Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com. Ron will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and the love he shared with everyone around him.
Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.
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Celebration of Life: Saturday, March 8, 2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meadville Moose Lodge
22669 US Highway 322
Cochranton, Pennsylvania 16314
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Prayers to his loving wife Tammy, & the whole family.
Ron was a very nice man. I met him at karaoke at the Moose. I’ll always remember him singing Seven Spanish Angels. He definitely will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Ron was a good friend since we met in High School. He was always fun to hang out with and will be missed by everyone. He had such a big personality and loved to make you laugh. RIP Ron
Joe and I met and got to know Ron from hanging at the Moose Lodge. We really enjoyed Ron’s sense of humor and recently learned of his great singing at karaoke! It certainly will not be the same without Ron …… but his memory will live forever and he sure was a happy, fun friend. Sending sympathy and huge hugs to Tammy, Ron’s Mom Rita, and the entire family.
Sincere Love ~Joe & Laurie Tomnay~
And I am grateful for that. Ronnie was the best little brother ever. He was always trying to make you laugh, following you to the bus stop when he wasn’t even in school yet. He would do anything on a dare or for quarter. He didn’t care about the quarter he just cared about you. He made friends with everyone from the beginning wherever we went. Always. When we lived on 322 he would have dinner at Sam & Martha’s , The Deet’s, Our house and prob Uncle Jeff and Aunt Chereie’s to. He just was like that and he stayed like that. He was very protective of the ones he loved and if anyone messed with you. They would get “the boot” if you know what that means you know what that means. Ronnie stayed that way. He did it to make you laugh, to lighten your load, to lighten his load. Our Mother always told him well into his 40’s “stop doing the splits at The Moose for free drinks” he didn’t of course not listen to her, and he didn’t do it for the free drinks, entirely , he did it for you, to make you laugh, because He Loved You. This is his older brother Doug by the way. I’ll see you all at The Moose and look forward to hearing your stories. Doesn’t feel real.
Well said Doug! We were definitely a force of 4 to be reckoned with! He might have got us into most of the scuffles but we always stuck together no matter what….because we of course were not “Humans…we were Newman’s”! As we got older…he was definitely the protector of the family and I always loved him for that. I always felt so safe and loved when he was around….. I fell so empty now not having that but we still have each other and I know that he is up there looking out for us as we continue on this journey of life and that brings me such peace….♥️
I’m looking forward to Celebrating his life on March 8th at the Moose and we will eat, drink, be merry and sing Karaoke…. But I’m not sure who is going to step up to the plate and do a split for him that night!!! Somebody better start stretching and practice….❤️❤️❤️😂
Where do I start Ronnie I miss ya big guy I knew you for a short time but it was always awesome talking with you and running together with you when we drive dump truck many conversations over the CB hope heaven’s treating you right my friend until we meet again I’m drink a beer for you this weekend.
Sincerely and Respectfully
Donna B. Johnston
Sincerely and Respectfully
Donna B. Johnston