Obituary of Ronald M. Rines

Ronald M. Rines, 59, of Cortland, NY, passed away after a brief illness at the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca NY. He was born April 6, 1952 in Blossburg, PA, the son of the late Remy and Lucy Warrick Rines. Ronald came to the Cortland area in 1979 after serving with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, being stationed in Germany. He was an adjunct professor at Tompkins Cortland Community College for many years. Ronald was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Cortland Ward. He is survived by his wife of 35 yrs Deborah Rines of Cortland, daughters Remy (Roger) Prentice of Knoxville Tenn., Jennifer (Chris) Pluta of Ithaca NY, siblings R. David (Lian) Rines, Christine (Harold) Wilkins, Richard Rines and nieces and one nephew. Calling hours will be held Thursday 3-5 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Fairview Dr., Cortland NY, 13045. A celebration of his life will be begin 5 pm at the church. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To offer condolences online visit www.wright-beard.com Jennifer and Debbie, I am very sorry for your loss. I already miss Ron in the halls here at TC3. Kathleen Dear Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I was just looking at the condolences for my mother and recognised the name. I didn't know your husband, but I know that you always spoke of your family with such love. Again, I am so sorry and wish you comfort in this difficult time. - Valerie Reine Dear Debbie, Perhaps you will not remember me...I worked for you several years ago at the TC3 bookstore. I was so sorry to hear that your husband passed away; and having lost my own father, my heart just aches for your daughters. Hold on to each other and your memories of Ron and you are sure to find peace. May God bless you and keep you. Sincerely, Emily Meriwether