East Palestine-

Ronald T. Simpson, 44, a lifelong resident of East Palestine, passed away October 20, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman.

Ronald was born December 23, 1976 in Rochester, PA, son of Paul and Lana Berresford Simpson.

He was a 1994 graduate of East Palestine High School. Ronald worked in Electrical Maintenance for American Standard in Salem. When not working, he enjoyed spending time with his children and riding quads.

Ronald is survived by his parents, Paul and Lana Berresford of East Palestine; two sons, Everett and Clayton Simpson of Ravenna; brother, Shane (Heather) Newhouse of Coraopolis, PA; two sisters, Rose (Wayne) Geiberlein of North Carolina, Shannon (Tony) Givens of East Palestine and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a brother Robert Simpson in 1990.

No public funeral services will be observed at this time.

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