Ronald Anthony Marmol

Ronald Anthony Marmol passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Ron was a talented engineer, a dedicated family man, and a lifelong sports fan who lived life with great energy and passion.

Born September 12, 1947, in Uniontown, Ron grew up in Smock, and went to Smock Elementary School. As a boy, he played Little League Baseball and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He later graduated from Uniontown High School, where he played varsity football.

Ron went on to graduate from Penn State University with a degree in mechanical engineering.

He had a long and successful career in the aerospace industry, working for 17 years at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and later as a NASA contractor. He retired as a general manager and vice president of the Technology Division at Jacobs Engineering.

Ron loved to stay active and compete. Over the years, he enjoyed playing softball, tennis, and long-distance running. He was also a major road racing enthusiast. As an active member of the Porsche Club, he was happiest pushing limits at track events or spending hours out in his shop.

In 2016, Ron and his beloved wife, Suzanne, moved to their retirement home on Lake Oconee in Eatonton, Ga. They became faithful members of Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Greensboro, Ga.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Marmol of Smock.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his sister, Donna Smith; and brothers, John Marmol (Debbie) and Lawrence Marmol. He is also survived by Ron and Sue’s four children, Melissa Norman (Nicholas), Henry Beckmeyer (Caroline), James Beckmeyer (Lara), and Martha Dell-Aquila (Dominic); six grandsons, Nicholas Norman, Jr., Tyler Norman, Hendrik Beckmeyer (Friederika), Heiner Beckmeyer, Aidan Klotkowski, and Tenzin Klotkowski; one great-granddaughter, Emma Beckmeyer.

A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, October 12 at 11 a.m. in Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church, located at 6341 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642, with Father Adam Blatt officiating. The family will receive friends in McCOMMONS FUNERAL HOME Sunday, October 11, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 p.m. Ron will be laid to rest at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit Honey Creek Woodlands Natural Burial Ground.

The family requests any memorials be made in memory of Ronald to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad Street, Greensboro, Ga., (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements.

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