Ronald Keith Kohl
February 18, 2026
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Ronald Keith Kohl of Evans City passed away at the age of 69. Beloved father of Veronica Jo (Frank) Kohl Copanic, Lauren Ashley (Donald) Kohl Parker, and Faith Anne Kohl. Grandfather of Frank (fiancée Contessa) Copanic Jr, Michael Copanic, Scott (fiancée Willow) Copanic, Shane Parker and Emily Parker. Great grandfather of Frank and Rosalynn. Preceded in death by his parents Clarence Kohl and Patricia McClean, and stepfather Michael Basta. Loving brother of Kevin (Gale) Kohl, Patricia (the late Will) Kohl Gaiser, Kathleen (Randy) Kohl Smith, Dorothy (Dave) Kohl Murphy, Candace (Tim) Kohl Sheffer, and half-brother Bradley Kohl. Ron also shared an enduring bond of fondness and friendship with JoAnn Kohl Vano, former spouse and mother of his eldest daughters Veronica and Lauren, and Elaine Owens Kohl, former spouse and mother of his youngest daughter, Faith. He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Ron had a laid-back and pleasant approach to life; he had a big personality that could lighten the mood and win you over with an unparalleled sense of humor, quirky smile, and charm. He had the ability to be fun and make life fun for others, and could make you laugh when you didn’t even feel like smiling. Telling jokes and making others laugh was his greatest honor and his legacy, especially with the young ones. Some of his favorite times were family vacations. The Ocean City Maryland, vacations left lasting impressions with his children, nephews, and nieces, where he was known for engaging in pranks, often getting in character to make them laugh. He had a curiosity about how things were made and enjoyed repairing all electronics, especially radios and televisions. He was called “MacGyver” by his good friends in Virginia; he could fix anything. This gift was utilized while employed for many years in HVAC. He taught others the skills and love for the trade. A few things he enjoyed over his life were collecting sports cards, treasure hunting with his metal detector, cooking and eating, and a good movie. He was kind and loving with animals and especially loved his rescue cats. He loved his family and touched many lives; all will be impacted by this loss. He will be deeply missed in all the milestones that still lie ahead. Tomorrow starts without him, but we are not far apart; he is never gone from our heart.
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I’m sincerely GRATEFUL ✝️ to be able to honor Ron’s memory, even though I never met him in person. I share a very dear , and priceless Friendship with his Sister Dorothy however, and with everything she’s told me about Ron💙 I feel like I knew him 🙏🏻 Dorothy and Dave, her husband are so VERY kind, generous and hold in their hearts 💕 a great love for Ron. The stories Dorothy has shared with me, have helped me to realize, that Ron held the same qualities. For those left behind, there’s an aching void where that loved one once was. The memories they hold in their hearts however, can not nor ever will be erased, and will be held close until they’re together again 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻
Fly High dear Ron 🙏🏻💙😇 Until we see you again ✝️
Ron you will forever be missed. We had so many great fun times growing up. Whether it was putting on skits where he was the director of all sorts of crazy ideas. To his taking me and our younger sister to go eat at midnight cause he didn’t want to go alone. To the dog and horse tracks years ago where he always was thinking that huge jackpot was going to be ours!! Too many memories to list. You have left a hole in my heart. Love you my big brother.