Ronald E. Clapp

Ronald Edward Clapp, 47, of Lykens, passed away with family by his side on Sunday, September 29th at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born Tuesday, August 2, 1966 in Washington, PA to David Clapp and Patricia (Bainer) Hoek. He is survived by his loving wife Martha Ann (Molchen) Clapp.

He graduated from Washington High School in 1984 and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force. After the military he continued to serve and protect as a Corporal in the Pennsylvania State Police. He was a member of FOP Keystone Lodge 41, PSP Hockey Team, Road Dogs MC, and a faithful member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Most importantly he was a loving husband, father, and friend who will be dearly missed.

He is survived by 2 sons, David Clapp and wife Lauren and Daniel Clapp; and a brother, Scott Clapp.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033 with Rev. Pius Tukura Michael and Rev. Darius GC Moss as celebrants. Family and friends are invited for viewing on Wednesday, October 2nd from 5 to 9 PM and on Thursday from 8 to 10 AM at Rothermel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra 17078. Following the Mass, burial with full military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Troopers Helping Troopers, 3625 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110.