Ronald Nielson

Ronald A. Nielson, age 94, of Guys Mills, PA passed away on Monday January 20, 2025 at home after a brief illness with family by his side. He was born on January 10, 1931. He married Thelma Gay on June 5, 1954. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2013.

Ron enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948 and served during the Korean War on the USS Glennon until his honorable discharge in 1952.  After meeting and marrying Thelma, they moved to Meadville where they were welcomed by members of the Welcome Wagon. They then both joined the organization and began greeting new families to the city, making many lifelong friends.  They were both very active in the community and he was also a longtime member of the Shriner’s.  They were both very ambitious people and worked side by side in many successful business endeavors including Aardvark Associates, MAPS, The Bolt Place and Raceway 7.  Ron was a very hard worker and held everyone around him to those same high standards. Even at age 93, he was still keeping busy and staying active up until a few months ago.  He was well respected and liked by everyone who knew him and he was always willing to give everyone a chance.

He is survived by three daughters, Pam Lenigan of Guys Mills, PA, Melody Nielson of Meadville, PA and Stacey Tice and her husband, Dennis of Bedford, PA; four grandchildren, Chris Fitch, Linda Tice Monroe, Katie Webb and her husband, Jarrod and Ronald Tice; six great-grandchildren, Mason, Oliver and Annie Monroe and Jackson, Henry and Alexandria Webb and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his beloved wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard and his son-in-law, David Lenigan.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday January 24, 2025 from 6-8 pm at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA and Saturday January 25, 2025 from 12-2pm, at which time a service will be held. Pastor Brian Hasenkopf will officiate.  Ron will be laid to rest with his wife, Thelma at Lyona Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Shriner’s Childrens Hospital of Erie, 1645 W 8th St., Erie, PA 16505 or the ANNA Shelter, 1555 E. 10th St., Erie, PA 16511.

Please sign Ron’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.