Ronald John Strianese was born on April 8, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, and departed this life on Thursday, January 1, 2015, in Okemah, Oklahoma, at the age of 70.

Ron, the son of J.R. and Marie Pinto Strianese, was a resident of Okemah.

He married Deanna Winburn on January 30, 1967.

Ron was of the Catholic faith.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and worked as a Radiology Tech for 34 years in Okemah, Okmulgee, Henryetta, Biloxi, Fayetteville, Chicago, Lubbock and Oklahoma City.

Ron loved bass fishing, both competitively and hosting tournaments.

His parents preceded Ron in death.

Survivors include his wife of almost 48 years: Deanna Strianese of the home; sons, John Strianese of Okemah; James Strianese of Okemah; Jeff Strianese of Okemah; sister, Penny Hensel of Pahrump, Nevada; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and numerous friends.

Services are private.

Arrangements by Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.