Ronald Arthur

Fetterolf

Ronald Arthur Fetterolf, 95, of North East, MD passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2026. He was born in Troxelville, PA on November 11, 1931 to the late Arthur P. and Edna M. Fetterolf.

Who was Ronald? He was quite a guy! In his life, he had many passions, interests, and a family that he loved dearly. After graduating high school as the valedictorian in 1950, Ronald attended Susquehannah University where he studied chemistry. Before he went on to have a lifelong career as a chemist, Ronald served in the U.S. Army both as a Specialist Third Class in the 10th Engineer Battalion, and as a Speed Radio Operator for two years during the mid-1950s. Throughout his life, Ronald had a number of interests and passions including bowling, photography, playing and singing music (especially in the choir), collecting and selling antiques with his wife, Nancy, growing roses, fishing, and playing golf - both with dear friends and family alike. Ronald also deeply enjoyed puzzles of all kinds - crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and how to construct the best hand in any card game. Ronald was also a part of Elkton Housing Authority Board, a member of Elkton United Methodist Church (EUMC), a softball player (EUMC Men’s Team), and was a member of various church committees. One of his greatest passions though was his family. Ronald was an amazing husband, father, and father in law. He loved all of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all of his nieces and nephews too.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Nancy J. (Goss) Fetterolf, his children Laurie J. Alphin (William), of Elkton, MD, John F. Fetterolf (Cindy), of Elkton, MD, Michael R. Fetterolf (Cheryl), of Earleville, MD, Elizabeth D. Hook (T.C.) of North East, MD, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Forrest F. Fetterolf, of Troxelville, PA and his daughter, Crystal Susan.

Funeral services with military honors will be held at Monday, November 16, 2026 at Elkton United Methodist Church, 219 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:20 a.m. and the service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Internment will be Wednesday, November 18, 2026 in Troxelville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the “EUMC Memorial Fund,” or to “Amedisys Hospice.”