West Sparta- Ronald Rowe age 70, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Saturday May 18, 2024, with his wife joy by his side.

He was born in Dansville, May 7, 1954, a son of the late John and Dolores (Schlater) Rowe. On November 22, 1980, he was wed to Joy (Levee) Rowe.

Ron was a hard worker, he spent years building and growing his farm. He started with dairy cows milking them by hand with a bucket, later switching to Angus beef cows. Joy was the love of his life spending 49 years total together.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Joy, a brother, one niece, three nephews, a brother in-law, farm hand and friend, Travis Patterson, three cats Isaac, Shelby, and Mindy.

Private interment will be held in Oaklawn Cemetery, West Sparta. Arrangements by the Hindle Funeral Home Inc. 271 Main St. Dansville, NY 14437. Online remembrances may be left HindleFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Hearth Side Cats Inc., PO Box 282, Geneseo, NY, or to a charity of your choice.