Ronald Lee Hertzler, 83, of Brighton Township, passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2026 in his home. He was born in Rochester on October 29th, 1942, a son of the late Wilfred Henry Hertzler and Dolores Linda Retchel Hertzler. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Diana Wallace Hertzler, his children: Jeff Hertzler and former daughter-in-law Robin Hertzler, the parents of Cooper, Scott Hertzler and his wife, Jeanie, and their sons Reed, Coleman (wife Megan and daughter Oaklee), and Wilson (wife Sierra) and Linda Hertzler Sheets and her husband, Dane, and their sons, Dalin, Mason, and Caden. He is also survived by his foster daughter, Erica Fields, a brother, Carl Hertzler and his wife, Donna.
Ronald dedicated many years of service to both his profession and his community. He was formerly employed at SOI in New Brighton as a bowling technician and later retired after a long and dedicated career with Westinghouse Cutler-Hammer. He was a passionate supporter of youth sports who generously volunteered his time for over 40 years as a boys Little League coach, a girls softball coach, and a traveling softball coach for “The Outlaws.” Through his coaching, he mentored countless young athletes and shared his love of the game. He was a lifelong and enthusiastic fan of Pittsburgh’s professional sports teams. He enjoyed spending time fishing, camping, traveling, bowling, and had a love of history and cars. He held a special place in his heart for the many dogs he loved throughout his life, most recently his beloved dog, Penny. Among his grandchildren, he will be especially remembered for trips to amusement parks and the joy he found in trying to win prizes from claw machines, creating memories his grandsons will cherish for years to come.
His funeral service will be presided over by Pastor Cammie Shelatz, a former softball player whom he had the privilege of coaching.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, March 19th, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. Interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, and if so moved to do so, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to a local youth sports team. He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, his love of sports, and the many lives he touched through coaching, friendship, and kindness.
The family would like to thank Gallagher Home Health Service’s Hospice team for their dedicated care and support.
