Ronald James Abold

Ronald James Abold, 75, of Clinton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on November 26, 2025, after succumbing to his battle with advanced lung disease.

Born on March 17, 1950, in Syracuse, New York, Ron was the son of Marvin and Una Abold (Whorrall). He grew up in Baldwinsville, spending summers at his family camp on Lake Ontario. He graduated from C.W. Baker High School in 1968 and from Paul Smith’s College in 1970 with an A.S. in Forestry.

Ron spent two years in Punjab, India, serving in the Peace Corps, where he taught farming and developed a deep appreciation for service and global community. Upon returning home, he founded B’Ville Enterprises, which he owned and operated for 40 years as a respected contractor in the Baldwinsville area.

On October 18, 1980, Ron married Suzanne Stachurski, with whom he built a loving family in the Abold family home Ron grew up in. They sold that home in  2013 and built a home on the Oswego River in Phoenix, NY where he enjoyed taking family and friends out on his pontoon boat and hosting family gatherings. In 2022 they relocated to Clinton, North Carolina to enjoy their retirement years.

Ron is survived by Suzanne, his wife of 45 years; his children, Allison Ann Towles (Brice) and Matthew James Abold (Nicole); and his beloved grandchildren, Emily, Jameson, Clayton, Paisley, Daxton and Decker. He is also survived by his brother, William Abold (Kathy).  Ron was predeceased by his parents, Marvin and Una Abold, and his brother, Phillip Abold (Scotty).

Ron was active in community service throughout his life, serving as a leader in Boy Scout Troops 107 and 80, a member of the Town of Van Buren Zoning Board, and a participant in the men’s group at the Hopewell Methodist church in NC. A lifelong Republican, he remained engaged and informed about civic life.

He had many passions, including spending time with his family, cheering for Syracuse University and the Buffalo Bills, following NASCAR, fishing, hunting, playing poker, working on home projects, and enjoying the companionship of his dogs.  He also loved traveling to Florida, Topsail Island, Alaska, and many other places.

Ron never knew a stranger, and if you ever had a conversation with him you probably knew more about his dogs or current home project than you ever expected to know, maybe heard his favorite fishing tale, might have had a spirited debate with him about politics, and you certainly knew the love he had for his family and will definitely remember his big, proud smile.

Services will be held at Gate Funeral Home December 27th, calling hours from 12-2 with a funeral service to follow. 

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