Ronald Dale “Ron” Fleming, age 71, of Pataskala, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Mount Carmel East Hospital.

Ron was born August 31, 1955 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania to the late Alfred L. and Rita Ann (Long) Fleming.

Ron loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was also a musician and played the drums.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Carol Fleming of Pataskala; a niece and two nephews.

The family will observe a private graveside service and Ron will be laid to rest with his parents at Sylvan Heights Cemetery in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home in Newark is honored to care for Ron and his family.