James T. Ronian 1923 - 2012

Cortland - James T. Ronian, 88, of Cortland, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

James was born June 11, 1923 in Warren, Ohio, the son of James T. and Hanna (Sheddon) Ronian.

He was a graduate of Howland High School and received a B.S. Degree from Marietta College.

James was a veteran of WWII and Vietnam, having served in the US Navy. He was the Commanding Officer for the Naval Reserve Training Center in Akron, OH. From 1967 to 1970.

James retired from Packard Electric as an engineer in 1980.

He was a member of the Howland Community Church, the Carroll F. Clapp Lodge, Mahoning Chapter of the VFW, the Masons, Trumbull County Boat Club, and was a life member of the US Navy League.

He enjoyed golfing, boating, camping and woodworking. James was the secretary for the bowling league, Navy League, and served as secretary and president of the Boat Club.

James married his wife of 66 years, Thelma E. (Dilley) Ronian on April 6, 1946.

James will be deeply missed by his wife, Thelma, his daughter Judith K. Egner, of Romulus, MI, and his son, Dale T. Ronian of Akron, four grandchildren, Valerie (Robert) Jones, Rebecca Brown, Jaime (Scott) Smith and David (Katie) Egner; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A son, Mark D. Ronian and his parents preceded James in death.

Calling hours for James will be Monday, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm with the funeral service at 2:00 pm, at Crown Hill Chapel Mausoleum in Vienna.

Burial will take place in Crown Hill Burial Park.

Selby-Graff Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.