Book of Memories for Ronald G. Vashlishan

Story shared: Tobbyhanna Mountain Man

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:07:58 EDT

I didn’t know Ron as project manager and engineer at Sikorsky in the populous of CT. I knew him back when he lived in the sparsely populated Tobyhanna in the Pocono Mountains of PA. I met Ron at Penn State and fell for his tails of fishing and hunting in the Tobyhanna area. Since I was from outside Philly I felt like Ron was living in a vacation paradise. Ron was the guy who knew where every brookie hung out in the creek behind his house. He probably always had a white rabbit’s foot in his pocket because he always knew where to take my brother and I into the Goldsboro Lk. swamp to hunt snowshoe rabbits. After shooting our limits of “jacks” he would tell us which road to take back to the turnpike so we could look for grouse roosting in the roadside trees. Popping a few grouse silhouetted against a darkening gray sky was “icing on the cake” after a good day hunting together with Ron and his dad. Ron showed the two city guys some great times and shared his favorite spots with us and taught us the way the Tobyhanna mountain men do it. We hunt “jacks” a little different here in Oregon but they taste the same as the PA version. My love for hunting those crazy little white bunnies started with Ron and the Tobyhanna swamps. Our memories of Ron and his family will not be forgotten.

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Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:53:57 EDT

Condolence From Doctor Kurjanowicz Office

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:47:07 EDT

Everyone here at Doctor Kurjanowicz office send out deepest sympathy on the passing of Ron.. He will be truly missed.

Condolence From Kim Albro

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:10:10 EDT

Debbie, Amy and Tera, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ronnie will always be remembered fondly. With love always, Kim

Condolence From Dennis Galemba

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:38:36 EDT

Debbie, Tera, Amy and family, Such a wonderful guy!! Prayers and peace to all of you. May God hold you all in His hands, as He holds Ron Now. God Bless, Dennis

Story shared: softball

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:01:21 EDT

So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Ron was my daughter Lindsay's softball coach for many years. He made her experience one that she will never forget. I would run into Ron around the valley and he would still ask how his little second baseman was. Always giving words of encouragement, he was full of kindness. A true gentleman who will not be forgotten.

Condolence From Christine Wesche

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 22:11:27 EDT

We had the pleasure of working with Ron through Oxford Softball. Ron was always a gentleman and had the girls best interest at all times. He will be missed. The Wesche Family

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Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:19:27 EDT