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NEW WATERFORD - Ronald L. Davidson, 79, a longtime resident of the area, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at home with his wife by his side.
Ron was born Nov. 9, 1946, in Beaver Falls, Pa., son of the late Howard and Ruth Huston Davidson.
Ron was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He served as a heavy equipment operator with the 7th and 9th Engineers. He proudly served from 1966 until 1970, having served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. Once he completed his enlistment, he returned home and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Operating Engineers Local 66 for 38 years before retiring. He continued to attend two USMC reunions a year every year for both the 7th and 9th Engineers he served with.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in New Waterford, the Columbiana American Legion, the East Palestine Eagles and Moose Lodge, and the Historical Society of Columbiana County and East Fairfield Township. He enjoyed genealogy and history.
Ron is survived by his wife of 58 years, Loretta Noel Davidson; two sons, Gregory S. (Jennifer) Davidson of Bowling Green and Eric D. Davidson of North Lima; six grandchildren, Andrew and Mitchell Davidson, Chandler Schultz, Evelyn and Lucas Davidson, and Kolyns Donaldson; as well as a great-grandson, Ace Joseph Schultz.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Keith Davidson.
The family wishes to thank Patriot Hospice, most especially Molly and Trish for the care and compassion they showed to Ron when he was in their care.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at the funeral home, with Pastor Pat Smith officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Columbiana American Legion Post 290.
A private burial will follow at East Carmel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be in lieu of flowers to the New Waterford United Methodist Church, 46925 state Roue 46, New Waterford, OH 44445 or Patriot Hospice, 986 Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard, OH 44420.
Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.
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