Ronald J. Gawley

Ronald J. Gawley , 85, of St. Clair, passed away Monday November 2, 2026, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, October 18, 1941, He was a son of the late Peter and Wanda (Dyrda) Gawley.

He was a 1959 graduate of Nativity BVM High School

Ron served valiantly in the US Army in Vietnam. He went on to serve in many local veterans organizations. He was Commander of VFW Post 129 and Pottsville Joint Veterans Honor Guard.

He retired after 31 years from Dana Corporation.

He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair.

Surviving are his wife of 44 years Florence Gawley; son Ronald Gawley and his companion Kayliegh of Jonestown; sister Barbara Jalonski of Pottsville. Nieces & Nephews Donna Viates (Joel Rau); Raymond Viates(Danielle); Olivia Viates.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM Monday November 9, 2026 from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair, PA 17970. The Rev. Christopher Zelonis will be officiating. . Friends may call from 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250. Burial with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com