Ronald Wesley Coiner

Ronald Wesley Coiner was born July 29, 1941 in Staunton, Virginia and died May 13, 2023 in Greensburg, PA. He attended Robert E Lee High School, Staunton Virginia graduating in 1958 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia in 1964. He married Anne Amelia Hanger in college while alternating classes and internship work experiences, the combination of which enabled him to provide for his wife and young son. During his time at VPI, he entered the Army ROTC program, a decision that predicted a lifetime of unyielding patriotism, leadership and service. He served his two-year Army commitment as a Company Commander at Fort Leonard Wood while welcoming a second son. He was an engineer platoon leader for the First Air Cavalry Division and then a reconnaissance officer during the Vietnam war. He received the Bronze Star for his achievement and service in the Vietnam combat zone. After his Army commitment he joined Westinghouse Air Brake (WABCO) and advanced in his career of engineering and marketing. Ron was named as a recipient of several patent awards before retiring as Vice President of Marketing. Ron left WABCO to pursue his dream for his own business named “Coiner Computer Systems.” He marketed the Osborne line of computers along with the programs written by Ron and his sons. Several years later he expanded his interest in engineering, technology, marketing and sales by working with a Boston-based Japanese firm, The Kinki Sharyo Co, and by joining Remote Control Systems, Inc of Irwin, PA. Ron contributed to the development of rapid transit railway cars in Massachusetts and the design of the lighting system on the Roberto Clemente bridge in Pittsburgh before he retired in 2001. Retirement allowed him to enter child-care for his grandchildren and generously commit his leadership and musical talents to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irwin, PA. Ron also enjoyed being a member of the Westmoreland Community College Band, the Jeannette Community Band, the Westmoreland Choral Society, the Norwin Rotary Club, the Irwin Sportsmen's Association and the American Legion. Ron published web pages, newsletters and documented activities for several organizations as well as family. He enjoyed cars and bicycles. He raced his beloved Porche 944 and rode several times in the local MS150 Ride for charity. Ron gave his time and talents freely and was ever curious about new technologies and information. Ron passed away after his parents Wesley Ervin Coiner and Ethel Geraldine Critzer Coiner, his sister Linda Mae Coiner Archer, and his brother, Stuart Arthur Coiner. He is survived by his wife Anne Amelia Hanger Coiner of Greensburg, Pennsylvania also three married sons and one married daughter. These family members include John Michael Coiner and his wife Dana Beatrice Clark Coiner of Blairsville, PA; Theodore Allen Coiner and his wife Jackie Marie Glagola Coiner of Tucson, Arizona; Heather Kathryn Coiner Newell and Bruce Terence Newell of Harrison City, PA; and Brian Wesley Coiner and his wife Karin Elizabeth Rabenold Coiner of Irwin, PA. He also leaves 11 grandchildren, many of whom he gave the honorary middle name of “Wesley”. Ron was also the proud “Pap” of 12 great grandchildren. Ron's memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin PA on May 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. To honor Ron contributions can be made to the Jeannette Community Band, PO Box 597, Jeannette, PA 15644 (jcbweb.com) or Miracle League of Western PA at mlwpa.org/donaterental, 4530 William Penn Highway, Murrysville, PA 15668. Arrangements handled by the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. for online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

Ronald Wesley Coiner

July 29, 1941 - May 13, 2023