Ronald V. "Pop" Stehman

Ronald V. “Pop” Stehman age 89, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on August 6th 1936 in Harrisburg, and was a son to the late Leonard and Naomi (Buffington) Stehman. Ronald was a member of the Free Masons Camp Hill Lodge # 681 which later merged with Eureka Lodge # 302. Ron was a well-known handyman having knowledge in all areas of fixing or building. He also worked at the State Street Station as the facilities engineer, owned by Ric Stehman. He enjoyed spending time with his family, giving his advice to those who asked or those who didn’t, watching CNN, working out at the Y. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Shirley J. (Long) Stehman, sons, Ronald V. Stehman and wife Louise, Brent S. Stehman and wife Vickie, Kerry L. Rittle and wife Kathy, Drew S. Rittle, Richard V. Stehman and wife Debra, L. Randy Stehman, daughters, Jacinta “Cindy” L. Brady and husband John, Jodie L. Heistand and husband Chris, Rhonda L. Reinford and husband Tim, Jan L. Nicholas and husband Drake, 24 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. In addition to his parents Ronald is preceded in death by sons, Russell G. Stehman, and Todd S. Rittle and a daughter-in-law Darla wife of L. Randy Stehman. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 5.00 pm. at the Musselman Funeral Home. Viewing will be held from 3 to 5:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment will be private at Rolling Green Cemetery Camp Hill, PA. Ronald V. Stehman has been involved for over 40 years with engineering, construction, development, codes enforcement and fire safety for various types of buildings. Ronald was the State Fire Authority for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry for Nursing Homes and Hospital building construction approval for Federal Reimbursement Certification, Staff Consultant with the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania, Special Assistant to Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Health, Executive Director of Plant Engineering & Construction for Tressler Lutheran Services Associates, Inc. and Vice-President for Engineering and Construction for Lutheran Social Services – South Region and Vice – President Barmar Corportation. Ronald’s areas of specialization include the following: Retirement Community Development Planning, Construction Management, Building Construction & Fire Safety Consultant Services and Risk Management Ronald was actively involved in consulting with private and non-profit health care facilities and the Federal Government. Consultant services included fire safety, development and construction supervision for retirement communities and major housing projects for retirement living. He was instrumental in developing 25 retirement communities. Ronald’s broad experience is development, construction supervision and governmental service made him uniquely qualified in the development of retirement communities. Ronald personally developed, staffed and managed both Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and Pennsylvania Department of Health divisions for the Enforcement of Building/ Safety Regulation and Construction Plan Approval governing heath care facilities/housing design and construction. Ronald chaired the Fire Marshall’s Committee representing 6 states in the previous Federal Department of Health, Education & Welfare, region III, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ronald appeared on the Philadelphia television, Channel 6, WPVI, Program “Focus”, “Health Facilities Fire Safety.” Ronald was the invited speaker at four Pennsylvania Association of Non Profit Homes for Aged Annual Meeting. Ronald was a recognized authority on Fire Safety throughout Pennsylvania, and continued to be involved in promoting Fire Safety throughout Pennsylvania and promoting Fire Safety in Nursing Homes and Retirement Communities. Ronald was a Certified Real Estate Salesperson with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs. He was very active in community affairs. A gathering of Family and Friends will be held at the New Cumberland VFW 109 3rd St, New Cumberland, PA 17070 following the services. MUSSELMAN

Ronald V. "Pop" Stehman

August 6, 1936 - November 15, 2025