Ronald L. Adams

We lost an extraordinary man on November 9, 2025. Ron Adams was compassionate, thoughtful, trustworthy, and intelligent—a man who touched many lives with kindness and grace. Born in Ellicott City, Maryland, to Luther Albert Adams and Evelyn Mentzer Adams, Ron grew up with strong family values and a deep love for learning. He married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Fitzsimmons, and together they raised two sons, Mark and Craig. A proud Army veteran, Ron dedicated himself to both his country and his family. While working full-time, he pursued his education at night, earning his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Johns Hopkins University. After Patsy’s untimely passing, Ron faced life’s challenges with great strength as he lovingly raised their sons on his own. Throughout his career, Ron’s determination and leadership led him to become Director of Business Development at Warner & Pfleiderer, which later became Coperion, a German company that allowed him to travel extensively. His work took him around the world, including two years living in Japan, and his contributions made a lasting impact on both the company and the plastics industry. Ron was proud to be a member of the Plastic Pioneers. His colleagues remember him for his infectious smile and his genuine passion for his work, especially in polyolefins. After returning from Japan in 1990, Ron met the second love of his life, Sharon. Together they built a beautiful life in Easton, where Ron found joy in retirement. He cherished gardening, playing golf, dining with friends, doting on his beloved French Bulldogs, and most of all, relaxing with Sharon to watch their favorite shows. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Pat; his sister, Bonnie Adams Gurien; and his granddaughter, Gwendolyn Adams Spratling. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; his sons, Mark (and wife Margo) and Craig; his granddaughter, Jacklyn Adams Dawson (and husband Charles); and eight adored great-grandchildren. He will also be deeply missed by his extended family, whom he loved as his own: Steven, Andrea, Jeffrey, Amanda, and Jaron. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ron’s memory to one of the following organizations: • Alzheimer’s Association • Easton Humane Society • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Ron will be remembered for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for family and friends—a life well lived and deeply loved

Ronald L. Adams

December 22, 1938 - November 9, 2025