Ronald B. Winans

Mr. Ronald B. Winans, of Medina, passed away on August 23, 2018 at the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Mr. Winans was born in Medina, June 8, 1929, a son of the late Burton E. and Helen Lorraine (Chichester) Winans.  A graduate of Medina High School, class of 1948, he served with the New York Army National Guard for many years, retiring as a drill sergeant.  He was employed by the Medina Central School District, as the head mechanic in the Transportation Department and by the New York State Department of Transportation, as a bus inspector, for many years, retiring in 1985.

Ron was a wonderful Dad and a proud grandfather.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and gambling at Turning Stone.  He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish/St. Mary’s Church.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia; daughter, Terah (Roger) Jackson and son, Michael Winans; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Mary Winans; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Kathleen; parents, sister, Marcia Fredericks in 1960 and brother, Robert J. Winans in 2004.

Friends may call on Tuesday (7-9) at the Cooper Funeral Home, 215 West Center Street, Medina.  The Rev. Daniel J. Fawls will celebrate his Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 11AM at Holy Trinity Parish/St. Mary’s Church.  Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by members of Lincoln Post #1483, VFW and Butts-Clark Post #204, American Legion.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, POB 489, Albion, NY  14411-0489