Obituary of Ronald R. Sellen

Mr. Ronald R. Sellen, 79, of Hydetown, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at UPMC Hamot, surrounded by his loving family.

                He was born in Titusville on February 26, 1940 to the late Harry and Mary Proper Sellen.

                Ron was a veteran of the United State Navy.  During his service he served on the U.S.S. Des Moines CA-134.

                He married Linda Phelps on July 2, 1973.

                Ron retired from Meadville Forging Company, having worked there for over twenty-five years.

                He was a member of the Bruce Shorts VFW Post 5958, Cleo J. Ross American Legion Post 368, and the Titusville Moose Family Center 84. 

                Ron enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and most of all, spending time with his family.

                He is survived by his loving wife of forty-six years, Linda Sellen of Hydetown; five daughters, Terrie Sellen of Titusville, Ronnalee Rose and husband Jackie of Centerville; Tina Miller of Kennedy, NY, Bobbie Jo Roberts and husband Norm of Titusville, and Billie Jo Rodgers and husband Dave of Titusvillle; seventeen grandchildren, Tara, Paula, Tanya, Nikki, Tanner, Cheyenne, Rikki, Joey, Chelsea, Danny and Amy, Jessica, Cody, Taylor, Steve, Kevin, and Angela; twenty-five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and special niece and nephew, Cindy Wheeler and husband Billy, and William Forman and wife Debbie.

                He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Stawoiski, and a brother, Thomas Sellen.

                Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 1 PM at the Cleo J. Ross American Legion Post 368, 113 E. Central Ave., Titusville, PA 16354.

                Memorial contributions can be made to the family or to a charity of one’s choice.