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- Buffalo News, The (NY) - August 30, 2000
Ronald G. Coleman, 74, a retired Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. line foreman, died Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2000) in his home after a lengthy illness. He was under the care of Niagara Hospice.
Born in Niagara Falls, he lived in the Sanborn area for most of his life.
He served in the U.S. Navy's aviation arm during World War II in the South Pacific.
When Coleman returned from the war in 1946, he continued his education and graduated from LaSalle High School.
He retired from Niagara Mohawk in 1986 as a line foreman after 38 years.
Coleman was the first constable to be appointed in the Town of Lewiston and served for many years.
He was a member of the American Legion in Sanborn and was an exempt member of Sanborn Fire Company.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, the former Jean Pokelwaldt; three sons, William R., Richard T. and Douglas P.; a brother, Robert of Cambria; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday in Hope United Methodist Church, Upper Mountain Road and Grove Street, Pekin. Burial will be scheduled in Wheatfield Cemetery
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1926 - 2000 (74 years)