Ron died suddenly on February 24, 2023.  He was born on March 29, 1954 to Harry and Jacqueline Berkheimer in Chester, PA.  Ron grew up in Ridley Township (PA) and played lacrosse and football for Ridley High School.  He met the love of his life, Mariann (Sciarra) and they married in 1975.  They attended Delaware County Community College together and then joined the Air Force.  After being assigned to various bases from Texas up to Maryland, along with a year in Turkey, Ron retired as a lab tech out of Langley AFB, VA, with 20 years of service.  His second career was at Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA, as a lab supervisor.  He retired from there after 20 years.  Ron and Mariann made their home in Hampton, VA, raising their two children, Joshua and Christina.

Ron was a great father to Joshua and was looking forward to Josh's wedding in August of this year.  He was also a great dad to his daughter, Tina, who died in 1984.

Ron was a wonderful dog and cat parent as well.  He and Mariann were seen daily, walking their dogs, Addy and Katie.  Ron loved festivals!  Philadelphia sports were a major passion as well (Go Eagles!).

Ron was predeceased by his parents and brothers.  He is survived by his wife, Mariann, and son, Joshua (of Colorado) and future daughter-in-law, Tara Shields of Ottawa, Canada.  He also leaves behind all of his Berkheimer and Sciarra family. Ron was a wonderful brother-in-law, uncle, and great uncle.

A graveside service wil be held privately, when Ron will be buried next to his daughter.