Ronald R. Diamond, Sr “Peanuts” of Smithfield, PA peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Ron was 85 years old and will be deeply missed.

Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, Earl F. Diamond and Iva J. (Gower) Diamond. He is survived by his loving wife Joan (Guthrie) Diamond of 56 years; and his children, Lisa (Shawn) Sova, Ronald Jr. (Elizabeth) Diamond, & Terry (Stacey) Diamond. Forever cherished and remembered by his eleven grandchildren, Felicia, Maria, Christina, Heather, Ronald III, Ava, Derek, Martin, Lillian, Logan and Annabelle. Great grandchildren, Gabreyela, Cliften, Addisyen, Remington, Kevin, Emily, Brantley, Ashlynn. Ronald’s siblings, James & Susan Diamond (Elizabeth Diamond deceased), Jane Ross (Orval Ross Deceased) & Betsie Diamond (Rollie Clasen deceased), His memory will be cherished by many cousins, nieces and nephews, friends, local farmers and neighbors.

Ronald was born on October 18, 1940. He was born in Uniontown, PA and grew up and spent his entire life residing in Nicholson Township (Woodside), Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He was a 1958 graduate of Masontown Highschool where he participated in football and band and participated in 4H. He cherished his clarinet and shared the love music with his family.

Some of his greatest joy came from his children and grandchildren. He took an active role by creating memories on family trips, hay wagon rides, bowling, golf, croquet, football, basketball, softball, cards, board games and sharing his love of caring for farm animals. He attended and supported all his grandchildren’s activities and special events.

Ronald had many professions throughout his life. He was first a Dairy Farmer on his family farm; he was a PIAA official for 36 years and referee for football & basketball and umpired softball & baseball. He sold Fire & Homeowners Grange Insurance, Nicholson Township Supervisor for 6 years, and was a school bus driver for over 18 years. He loved to tinker around in the barn, on the tractor and keeping busy with farm work and caring for his many animals. He took pride in his lifelong Lionel train collection. He loved to travel; sight see and visit historical sites. He loved driving and never turned down a good road trip. He was an avid sports fan especially with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and WVU Football.

He had a very strong work ethic, family values and was well liked by everyone, mostly due to his kindness, warmth and love for life. Ron made hard work fun by always putting a positive spin on things. Ronald always made time for others and everywhere he went, he was a familiar face. His legacy will carry on forever reminding us to live a life of meaningful acts of love and service, like Christ modeled for us.

There are no words that can express how grateful and blessed we are to WVU Home Health and Hospice Care and our family, friends and neighbors for who were there to support Ron.

The family will receive friends and family on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm and Monday from 10-11am at Maykuth John S Funeral Home in Masontown PA. Funeral service will take place on Monday February 2nd at 11am at the same location. Burial services will not take place due to weather conditions.