Ronald T. Steele, 77, of Baldwinsville passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 at his home. He was born in Baldwinsville and was a 1948 graduate of the Baldwinsville Academy. He was an Army Veteran and a long time communicant of St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. He retired in 1991 from Goulds Pumps after 39 years and was an avid NY Yankees fan. Ronald was pre-deceased by his brother Gary in 1984.

Survivors: his wife of 53 years, Barbara A.; his daughter Beth M. Robson of Baldwinsville; his son Jeffrey P. of Lake City, PA; his sister Suzanne Merriman of Long Beach, CA; 5 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Services: 9:30am Friday, August 29, 2008 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville and 10:00am at St. Mary's Church Baldwinsville. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 7-9pm Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

Contributions: Hospice Of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or the St. Mary's Academy, 47 Syracuse St. Baldwinsville, NY 13027.