Ronald C. Croniser

Boonville- Ronald C. Croniser, 67, husband of Carol (Simpson) Croniser, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Ronald was born in Lowville on December 3, 1946, a son of Carl A. and Iva Millard Croniser. He was raised on the Croniser Family farm in Boonville. Ron graduated with the Boonville High School Class of 1965. He then entered the Utica State Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1968 with his Registered Nursing Degree. On February 18, 1969, Ronald enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served as a 1st lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps in Vietnam, stationed at the 93rd Evac Hospital in Long-Binh. He was honorably discharged on November 1, 1973. Upon his return home, Ron was employed with the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center, Utica, before he transferred to the Central New York Psychiatric Center in Marcy, from which he retired in 2000 due to illness. On September 14, 1968, Ron was united in marriage with Carol Simpson at the Boonville First Baptist Church. After the couple's marriage they moved into their current home near Alder Creek, where they raised their family. Ron enjoyed listening to Christian Radio and instructing his family in the ways of the Lord. He also loved working with farm animals, hunting, and engaging in countless other outdoor activities. Ron was a voracious reader, particularly of God's Word, and a lifelong student of history. He enriched his life with books on expansive subjects like early Americana artist Eric Sloane or Shaker Furniture. But the single most important joy of Ron's life was the cherished time spent with his family, especially his seven grandchildren, each of whom he adored. Besides his wife Carol, Ron is survived by a daughter, Melissa (Joe) Diana, and their children Joey and Gabriella, Holland Patent; a daughter Susan (Shamus) Merriam, and their children Tyler and Gavin; a son Donald (Jodi), and their children, Aiden, Bryar, and Cole, all of Boonville. He is also survived by his siblings: Dennis (Janice) Croniser, Boonville, Gary (Darlene) Croniser, Lyons Falls, Donna Croniser, Toledo, OH, and Carl (Amy) Croniser, Delanson, NY; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, a reception will follow at the Boonville Elks Lodge, State Route 12 Boonville. Memorial donations may be made to the Christian radio station, Mars Hill Network, WHMR 102.9 FM or the Erwin Library and Institute, 104 Schuyler St., Boonville, New York 13309.