Obituary of Ronald D. White

          Ronald D. White, 67, of Hamilton, formerly of New Woodstock, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning with his family by his side. Ron was born in Syracuse on January 12, 1950 to Ronald and Annis (Tackabury) White. He graduated from Cazenovia Central School in 1968 and from S.U.N.Y. Farmingdale in 1970.  Ron married Pamela Siering on January 16, 1971 in Wallingford, CT. Ron and Pam had owned and operated White’s Poultry Farm in New Woodstock, a Freihofer franchise and operated the Tuscarora Lake Restaurant in Erieville. He and his wife also owned and operated Troops Scoops in Bouckville for 18 years.
          Ron enjoyed spending time with his family and taking vacations, especially to the Bahamas. He was a former member of the Cazenovia Jaycees and the New Woodstock Ruritan. He had been a member of the United Methodist Church of New Woodstock and the Cazenovia United Methodist Church, where he and Pam where leaders of their youth group. In 1979, Ron and Pam were finalists for the Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers’ & Ranchers competition.
         In addition to his parents, Ron was predeceased by his siblings, Sylvia (White) Stevenson and Neal White. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pamela (Siering) White of Hamilton; two sons, Joel E. White and his wife, Maura of Rumford, RI and Casey D. White and his partner, Melissa Hope of Oriskany Falls; a sister, Laura (White) Dodge of Charlotte, NC; five beloved grandchildren, Alexus, Abiana, Benjamin, Sienna and Lila; two nieces and one nephew.
          Ron’s family is grateful for the care that Hospice provided along with all the thoughtful visits, cards and flowers from their loved ones and friends.
          Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Rd., Cazenovia. Burial will be private. Contributions in memory of Mr. White may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413-9954.