Obituary of Ronald E. Bulkley

Mr. Ronald E. Bulkley, Sr., 75, of 291 Noel Rd., Titusville died Monday, May 21, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Bulkley was born on December 16, 1936 in Grand Valley to Robert and Ethel Crawford Bulkley. He married Estella L. Schrecengost on June 21, 1957 in Marienville. He attended schools in the Tidioute area. Ronald was formerly employed for 42 years as a distillation operator at Trans Penn Wax until his retirement in 1998. Mr. Bulkley enjoyed going for rides on his motorcycle. He is survived by his wife Estella Bulkley of Titusville; 5 children, Lena Walsh and husband James of Venango, Tammy Edsell of Freedom, CA, Ronald Bulkley, Jr., John Bulkley both of Titusville, William Bulkley and wife Sandy of New Bern, NC; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Grace Stokes of Klamath Falls, OR, Linda Door and husband Richard of New Bern, NC, Lillian McCann of Grand Valley; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Bulkley was preceded in death by a brother, Donald L. Bulkley and a sister, Ruth Anthony. No calling hours will be observed. A private graveside service will be conducted for the family at Fairview Cemetery in Pleasantville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA 16354.