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Ronald G. Deater, 70
January 31, 2020
Friday, January 31, 2020, Lancaster lost a staple at the Lancaster Central Market, Ronald G. Deater, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lancaster. Ron will be remembered for his dedication to the market, where he served the community for more than 20 years. He was loved by all his customers, market family, and family at Barr’s Farms.
In addition to Ron’s dedication to his market family, he loved his cats, Tabby and Simon, his hazelnut coffee and bantering with his customers and friends. In his youth Ron enjoyed playing polo, where he grew to love horses, and tinkering with cars. He was born in Rothsville, PA, where later dropped out of school to join the Army and was honorably discharged.
He will be greatly missed by his Barr’s Farms family, market family and the Lancaster community. Ronald is survived by his son, Ronald McQuate, husband of Catherine; daughter LuAnn Hess, wife of Shawn; his grandchildren, Amanda Lee Mertz and Timothy Ryan McQuate; a great grandson and a great grandchild on the way; as well as his closest friend and confidant, James Zink. Ron is survived by countless friends and colleagues who called him more than a friend, he was their family. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Raymond and Betty (Krieder) Deater and an infant daughter, Stacy Lynn.
A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 6PM – 8PM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA 17543. In lieu of flowers, Ron’s family and friends ask that memorial donations be made in his memory to Pet Pantry of Lancaster County, 26 Millersville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the Lancaster Central Market Trust, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster, PA 17603
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Condolences to the Family
February 12, 2020
I will very much miss my conversations with Ron at Lancaster Central Market. He always said the sweetest things & made me laugh. ALWAYS with a big smile no matter what kind of a day he was experiencing. I will miss our conversations & miss your smile. YOU WILL BE MISSED RON!
Lisa Landis-Blowers
February 12, 2020
Ron’s network of friends and memories made his presence central to the community. His death is a real loss.
Tony Haverstick
February 10, 2020
Sending love to all who knew Ron – he was a terrific person, kind and caring and had lots of extended family at Central Market. Life bring many people into the circle of love ! He will be missed by everyone that knew him. A sweet and kind human being – guess all of us have to step up to follow his example !! xo Mimi Shapiro & Paul Engleheart
February 09, 2020
Ron was a kind and loving presence in the difficult moments, and a silly one when I needed to smile. What a generous beauty of a man! I am so glad I was able to see him recently and exchange a hug. Sending love to all of his family and friends. What a treasure to have crossed paths with Ron 💜
Nicole
February 06, 2020
Ron will be missed so much at Central market 💔we all loved him so much ! He was so sweet and always made us smile ❤️Loved him 💕❤️
Linda Readinger
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- Wednesday, February 12, 2020
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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