Ronald Apgar

Ronald L. Apgar, 67, of Easton, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus from complications of surgery. Born: January 17, 1947 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late William E. and Martha B. Bradley Apgar. Personal: He had been a contract lineman for various telephone companies. Ronald was a 1965 graduate of Easton Area High School and attended Santa Barbara Community College. He served with the Army during the Vietnam War. Ron's passions included time with his family, laughing with his brothers, Bill, Bob and Brian, spending time with his daughters, Kathryn and Connie, and son, Greg. He was a humanitarian who would help anyone in need. While living in California, he and Carol rode their horses through the redwoods, while their three dogs, cats and sometimes even the chickens followed the horses through the woods. Ron loved the outdoors, camping, going to the beach, planting in the garden, and sitting in the dark to explore the stars. He loved his dogs, Tonka and Minnie and yearned to live on a farm with lots of animals. Ron was part of the dance group called the Go-Go Boys in the 60's, along with Nick Pintande, Alonzo Pratt and Fred Queen. They performed with the popular band, the Combinations, danced at the Notre Dame Dances, the Green Onion and other nightspots. Everyone loved the Go-Go Boys. He continued to dance all his life. Memberships: He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors: He is survived by his lifetime partner, Carol Free; a son, Greg Smith, of Easton; two daughters, Kathryn and Connie Free, both of Easton; three brothers, William and his wife Diane, of Centerville, VA, Robert, and Brian and his wife Deborah, all of Easton; two sisters, Brenda Lescombe and Jackie Faschaw, both of New York.; two grandsons, Michael Larks and Gregory Smith, Jr.; a great-grandson, nieces and nephews. Services: A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm Saturday in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton. Call Saturday Noon-1pm in the funeral home. Stories and anecdotes of Ron's life are welcomed. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com.