A. Ronald Yorks Obituary (1931 - 2024)

A. Ronald Yorks Lima - December 23, 2024 at age 93. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Barbara (Cleary) Yorks; children Karen Yorks (Roger Wolfanger), Susan (Brian) Avery, Kathy (Bill) Bernard, Debbie (Michael) Visconte; sister Millie Hayton; grandchildren Griffin and John Avery, Billy and Andrew Bernard, Ally and Ana Visconte; many nieces and nephews; many friends. Ron is predeceased by siblings Barb Ford, Marian Smith and Robert Yorks. Ron was a life-long resident of Lima, farmer, avid golfer and hunter. He was a 1949 graduate of Lima High School, where he developed a love of reading and math. Ron and his brother, Robert, purchased the family farm in 1965 and farmed until the 1990's. Ron dedicated many years in public service to the residents of his beloved Lima. He served as Town Assessor for 8 years and then as Town Supervisor for another 16 years. While Town Supervisor Ron served on many committees for Livingston County, most notably as Chairman of the County Public Safety Committee. He also taught the New York State Hunter Safety Course for many years, and was a strong supporter of the Lima Public Library. Ron loved the Yankees, followed the Syracuse Orange basketball team, and was a reluctant Buffalo Bills fan. He was a Lima Rotarian, a member of the Lima Golf and Country Club, a member of the Upstate Milk Co-Op, and a lifetime member of the Lima Gun Club. Ron was inducted into the HF-L Hall of Fame in 2007. In his later years, Ron found great joy in watching his grandchildren grow and succeed. A celebration of Ron's life will take place Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 1 - 4pm at the Lima Country Club 7470 Chase Road, Lima. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesee Street PO Box 58A, Lima, NY 14485 in Ron's memory.