MATHIAS, W.V. -- Ronald Lane Gadwah died April 21, 2010.

He was the loving husband of Susan Pisarra Gadwah, who grew up in Potomac, Md.

He was the father of Nathaniel D. Gadwah and Alexis C. Gadwah of Francestown. He also survived by his father, Glendon Gadwah (Ethel) of Boscawen; brothers Glen Gadwah (Emily) of Clinton, Mass., James Gadwah (Joel) of Boscawen, Anthony Pisarra of Potomac, Md., Stuart Pisarra of Boynton Beach, Fla., Justin Pisarra of Adelphi, Md., and sisters, Patricia Gadwah Sienel (Tom) of Kingston, R.I., and Diana Pisarra of Arlington, Va.; a favorite aunt, Ginger Bunnell Allen (Rick) of Antrim, his in-laws Elie and Ted Cain of Potomac, Md. and Joe and Barbara Pisarra of Chevy Chase, Md.; many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

His mother, Ramona Bunnell Gadwah, and a brother, Robert, predeceased him.

After graduating from Tenney High School in Methuen, Mass., he joined the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War era, where he worked his way up to the rank of sergeant. His tour of duty ended abruptly three months short of his four-year commitment due to a serious parachuting accident, and he was honorably discharged from the service. After his long recovery, he attended Dean Junior College, continuing on to the University of Massachusetts through the G.I. Bill. Following his education, he moved to Texas, where his first wife was from and started his own business installing insulation. Several years later he moved back to New Hampshire, where he fulfilled a lifelong dream to become a musician. He and his best friend, Jeff Watson of Westmoreland. started touring all over New England doing gigs in restaurants, outdoor summer events, and other musical venues for the next 15 years. He continued his interest in music even after becoming an employee of Eastern Mountain Sports as a facilities and new store locations manager.

His current wife, Susan, first met him when she moved from Potomac, Md., to Bennington and eventually they married. They moved to Mathias three years ago where they joined the Mountain View Brethren Church. They fulfilled the rest of their life together working for the church's outreach and community projects. Ron felt very happy being part of helping others and, also, playing his guitar for friends. His final concert was at Inova Fairfax Hospital for the pleasure of other patients in the progressive care unit where he spent his last days.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 17th at 11 a.m. at the Fort Myer Military Chapel in Arlington, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mountain View Brethren Church Outreach, c/o Pastor Olin Bailey 978 Dispanet Rd., Mathias, WV 26812.