Ronald Rowe

Ronald Rowe, 60, of Perry, formerly of Erie, Pa., passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at TriPoint Medical Center in Concord Township. He was born to Belliva (Grannell) and Harold Rowe Feb. 2, 1951, in Indiana, Pa., and married Shirley Polk May 7, 1988, in Erie. Ronald was a 1969 graduate of Titusville High School. He also graduated with a bachelor's degree from Edinboro College. Ronald loved traveling and flying. A graduate of Erie Business Center, Ronald went on afterwards, to teach there. He worked for Lord Corporation for 22 years in Erie, Pa., and most recently was the IT director for Norman-Noble Inc. in Highland Heights. Survivors are his wife, Shirley Rowe of Perry; son, Michael Rowe of Perry; mother-in-law, Betty Polk of Girard, Pa.; and brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Terry; sister, Pam McClintock; parents; and nephew, Terry Jr. Friends will be received: from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. Private family services will be observed.