Ronald H. Paustenbach

Ronald H. “Ron” Paustenbach, 85, of Washington, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, in the Emergency Department of The Washington Hospital. He was born March 11, 1934, in Ford City, a son of the late Henry and Marie G. Young Paustenbach. Mr. Paustenbach graduated from Washington High School in 1952, and from Waynesburg College in 1958, with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. He worked as a draftsman for Henry F. Teichmann, Inc., retiring in 2001. Mr. Paustenbach was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.  He enjoyed golfing when younger, bowling, hunting, fishing and swimming, was a member of the Elmurst Swim Club, and played dart ball for the Elks.  He loved nature and was an award-winning artist for his paintings.  Mr. Paustenbach volunteered at the Washington Hospital for many years. On July 23, 1960, he married Elizabeth H. “Betty” Kruczek, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kerry E. Paustenbach of Pittsburgh; a sister, Maureen Connors; a niece, Gretchen Bartholomeu (John); and a great-nephew, Anthony Bartholomeu, all of Columbus, Ohio. Friends will be received from 5 till 8 p.m., Sunday, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where a Blessing service will be held Monday, January 13, 2020 at noon with Father George Chortos officiating. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 2835 East Carson Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, or Parkinson Foundation, 575 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 101, Bellevue, PA 15202.