Ronald L Joseph

Ronald (Ron) L Joseph of Stevensville, MD passed away January 9, 2024 after a short illness @ Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. He was surrounded by his daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren in his final days. He was 89 years old. He was born on May 11, 1934 in Springfield, OH to William & Pauline (Gulick) Joseph. His siblings William (Bill) Joseph & sister Martha Dinnen preceded him in death. Nicknamed “Pop’s” or “Old Pop Pop” was a graduate of Springfield High School (OH). He was a United States Army Veteran and also attended Wittenberg College (OH). He married the love of his life Shirley Hoskinson on November 27, 1953 in Springfield, OH. She preceded him in death in June 2000. He was employed by Schaefers Bakery (1951-1967) & Perkins Builders (1967-1968). In 1968 Ron & Shirley moved their family from Springfield, OH to Hollywood, FL., where he was employed as an Accountant for Eastern Airlines from 1968 to his retirement in 1990. They relocated to Port St. Lucie, FL to be closer to their sons and grandchildren. After his retirement he worked as a Produce Clerk at Publix Supermarkets from 1991-2001 when he moved to Stevensville, MD. Pop’s loved watching his grandchildren play sports and being the official scorekeeper for the St. Michael’s Baseball team for several seasons when his grandsons were members of the team, but his other passion was fishing & hunting. Ron is survived by his children, Debbie (Dave) Tolbert, Rob (Val) Joseph & Mike Joseph, his grandchildren, Krista (Jerry) Kline, Brandon Joseph, Cortney (Brandon) Wheeler, David (Emily) Tolbert, Cody Joseph, Casey (Jenna) Joseph, Jennifer Joseph and Great Grandchildren , Emmy, Ryleigh, Brynn and Addy Kline, Lane &Connor Wheeler, Micah Joseph, Owen & Camden Tolbert & Julia Paige Joseph, Sister-in-Law’s Janet Flora & Linda Joseph, Niece Karen (Bob) Thomas and Nephew Larry (Bea) Dinnen, Marc (Sheriell) Flora & Daughter-In-Law Belinda York. The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Laiq & Dr. Olexo and the nurses and staff at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center for the kindness and excellent care he received during his stay. We are comforted knowing he received the best care available. Memorial Contributions may be made in Ron’s name to either the St. Michael’s High School Sports Boosters, 200 Seymour Ave, St. Michaels, MD 21663 or the St. Mary’s High School Athletic Department, 113 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, M.D 21401. A Service will be held at the Columbarium in the Stevensville Cemetery in May 2024. The date will be announced at a later time.

Ronald L Joseph

May 11, 1934 - January 9, 2024