Update August 19, 2021
Please note that the que referenced below is actual a car que, not on foot. You should line up in your car at 1:45 in the lanes at the admin building. Please see this map.
https://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/maps/IndiantownGap...Update June 29, 2021
The internment service has been scheduled for August 20 at 2pm at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. The service will run from 2pm to 2:30pm. There will be a military honor guard. I have been told that this is a military operation so timeliness is critical. If you are attending this service, please arrive at the cemetery office at 1:45pm. They will form a que to direct people to the service site. Do not arrive early or late as you may be directed to the wrong service. The address for the cemetery is:
60 Indiantown Gap Road
Annville, PA 17003-9618
The website:
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/indiantowngap.aspAlso, please see the posting below for information about the memorial picnic on Saturday August 21, 2021.
Update June 9, 2021
Covid made memorial services in 2020 a somewhat impersonal and distant proposition. During the on line service we stated that there would be another point when we would try to gather following Covid. We are following through with this. We are holding a joyful day of remembrance at H.M. Levitz Memorial Park in Grantville PA on August 21st from noon until 5pm. The park was chosen by my Mom with guidance from my 6 year old niece Noni. Noni officially certified the park playground and trails as kid approved. The plan is for this to be a day of remembrance, joy and fun for all ages. My Dad would have wanted it that way. Additionally, an internment service will be held in August at Indiantown Gap. The date is still being finalized but we are trying to hold it on August 20, 2021.
The family of course would love to see you in person, but please do not feel obligated to attend either of these gatherings. The comments placed on the memorial web site and the many cards and other condolences that the family received made it very evident how you all viewed my Dad. If you do choose to come to the picnic at the park, please bring a joyful attitude, a smile and your best Ron stories.
While it is not required, it would be helpful to know if you are planning to attend. Please email Jamie at jdegraph@netscape.net if you will be attending or if you have any questions.
Some more info:
H.M. Levitz Memorial Park
28 Park Drive
Grantville, PA 17028
Pavillion 2
Aug 21, 2021 from Noon to 5pm
Food provided
There is no electric at the pavilion
Park Website
https://visitlebanonvalley.com/business/levitz-par...The park is about 5 minutes from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery and about 15 minutes to Hershey.
Thank you all for your prayers and support. The recording of the streaming service can be found here:
Memorial Stream Link (In the time of Covid, we are relating on line as much as possible. The family invites you to add to the gallery and stories areas of this site or in the tribute section at the bottom of this screen, as a way to socialize our remembrance of Ron)
Ronald L. Dugan, 84, of Hershey,
passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at his home with his family by
his side.
Ron was born in Nicholson Township,
Fayette County on June 30, 1936, the son of the late Lindley and
Mildred Mallory Dugan.
Ron was a 1954 graduate of
Centerville High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force where he
began his career in computing when this field was just beginning. He
used that knowledge to help establish the data processing system for
Pennsylvania American Water Company from which he retired after 42
years of service. He was a member of Spring Creek Church of the
Brethren, Hershey; and an associate member of New Hope Baptist
Church, Port Orange, FL. He was a member of Lions Clubs including
the former Sand Hill Lions Club.
He was an avid Steelers fan.
Besides being with his family and enjoying winters in Florida, Ron
found great pleasure in helping others especially in unexpected ways.
Ron is survived by his wife of
almost 66 years, Patricia A. McCarthy Dugan; two sons, Kenneth R.
Dugan husband of Jenny of Wyomissing, and James R. Dugan husband of
Mihae of Montvale, NJ; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Rowand wife of
Eric, and Robinson Dugan fiancé of Elizabeth Maio; one great
granddaughter, Adelaide Rowand; one sister, Shirley Staley of Port
Ritchie, FL; one brother, Richard Dugan and Miquel of Santa Rosa, CA;
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ron
was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Mary
Jane Dugan; and brother-in-law, Otis Staley.
A graveside
service with military honors
will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, at a later
date.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be
sent to his church, Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, 335 Areba
Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033; or to the Hershey Lions Club, PO Box 243,
Hershey, PA 17033. Please be sure to write “Ronald Dugan Memorial”
on the memo line of your check.
Donations can also be made on line at
https://www.springcreekcob.org/give/
