Ronald T. Carpenter

_{Ronald T. Carpenter, 44, of Dalton, died Wednesday March 14 at Geisinger CMC in Scranton.}

_{Born in Scranton, he was the son of Barbara Damm Carpenter and the late Glendon Carpenter.  He was a 1991 graduate of Tunkhannock High School and had worked as a baker at Weis Market.  He was a member of Lake Winola United Methodist Church.}

_{Throughout his life Ron was active in 4H, the Boy Scouts, High School Band and Orchestra.  He enjoyed his garden and liked being a beekeeper.  Ron had a love of all animals, especially his dachshunds.}

_{In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother Matt Carpenter and his wife Malinda, West Abington Twp.; a sister Eleanor Kane and her husband Brian, Factoryville; nieces and nephews, Tanya and Joe Kasper, Tori, Trista, Shania, Anna, Michael, and great nephews Dylan, Ayden, and Nathan  ; aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be greatly missed by many, especially his younger family members whom adored him and his ability to make them laugh.}

_{A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2 pm from the Lake Winola United Methodist Church, 326 Maple Dr., Lake Winola, PA 18625 with services by Pastor Nick McMichael. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.}

_{The family will receive friends at the church from noon until the time of the service at 2 pm . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter or the Lake Winola Fire Company.}

_{Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 .}