Ronald James Cochran Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ronald James Cochran of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 11, 2025 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald James Cochran to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Gleason Cochran and Rosalin "Ruth" Lantz (Kerr); and his siblings, Andrew Cochran, Roy Cochran, Paul Lantz and Ruth Rhoades.
He is survived by: his wife Annette L. Martino; his children, Christiane Efird of Punxsutawney, Ronald J. Cochran II (Rachel Argot) and Nathan Charles Cochran (Danielle) of Porter; his grandchildren, Tyler, Madison Efird, Gibson, Aaden Cochran, Cole and Taylor Huber; his great grandchild Sebastian Efird; his children-in-law, Kelly Jo Salsgiver (Jamie) and Billy Efird; his siblings, John Lantz (Marilyn), Joyce Anderson (Todd) of Reynoldsville, Susan Fleming of Punxsutawney and Doris Ansinger; and his sister-in-law Dottie Lantz. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc. (115 E Union St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made in Ron's memory to the Parkinson's Foundation.
