Ronald K. “Blackie” Black, 62, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of Leaetta A. “Lolly” (Root) Black.

Born in Hackensack, NJ, on July 28, 1963, he was the son of Rhoderick D. and Kay A. (Bender) Black. He was a graduate of the Northern Lebanon High School Class of 1982. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a printer. Blackie enjoyed hunting, camping, gardening, working outside, slot machines, his Sega, and singing karaoke. He was well-known for Blackie’s Barbeque Chicken.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his children, Jamie L. Clark, of York, Michael R. Clark, of Annville, Robert M. Clark, of Annville, and Daniel L., husband of Kelley Clark, of Annville; brother, Robert (Teresa) Black, of Lebanon; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew J. Black.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A procession will be leaving at 2:30 p.m. from the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown.

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