Columbiana-

Ronald J. Rafferty, Sr., 81, passed away May 8, 2020 at the Salem Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.

Ronald was born August 12, 1938 in Salem, son of Joseph and Muriel Berresford Rafferty.

He was a 1957 graduate of East Palestine High School.  He worked at Sutherin Greenhouses for 15 years as well as a meat cutter and at area steel mills.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 58 years, Fay, whom he married October 29, 1961; two sons, Ronald Jr. (Corrie) Rafferty of East Palestine, Brian (Tammy) Rafferty of Columbiana; two daughters, Doreen (Clarence) Charniga of Columbiana, Pamela (Kevin) Semon of Ravenna; two sisters, Joann (Robert) Hays of Hendersonville, NC, Patricia Yagielski of North Canton; 13 grandchildren and two great granddaughters.

A private interment will be held at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens in New Waterford.

All other services will be private at this time.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.