Ronald M. Katzman

June 12, 1932 - January 8, 2021

Ronald M. Katzman of Camp Hill passed on early Friday morning, January 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie C. Katzman, with whom he had been married since her return from being a missionary in Hong Kong in 1964, and his brother, Richard. He is survived by his children: Deborah E. Katzman (husband, Gaspar J.D. Ximenes) of Timor-Leste and Camp Hill, and their daughters Mariça, Marjorie Alicia and Miliani; James C. Katzman (wife, Sandra) of Paradise Valley, Arizona, and their children Jonathan, James Jr. “Jack”, Jessica, and Julia; and Ronald M. Katzman Jr. (wife, Lara) of Philadelphia, and their children Noah and Abrah. Ronald was born in Harrisburg on June 12, 1932, the son of Julius Katzman and Helen Barbush Katzman. He graduated from the former John Harris High School in 1950, University of Pennsylvania (A.B. 1954), and Harvard Law School (J.D. 1957). He was a co-founder of the prominent law firm Goldberg, Katzman, P.C. (originally incorporated as Goldberg, Evans and Katzman in 1960). An active member of his community, Ronald also served as Assistant Attorney General of Pennsylvania, President of the Estate Planning Council of Central Pennsylvania, Chairman of the Hampden Township Planning Commission, Solicitor of the Silver Spring Township Zoning Hearing Board, Member and Chairman of a Hearing Committee of the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, a Member of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Civil Procedural Rules Committee, and as an Adjunct Faculty Member of the Widener Law School. Additionally, Ronald has served as Chairman of the Board and Pro Bono Counsel of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, a Board Member and Treasurer of On Eagles’ Wings, President of the Board and Pro Bono Counsel of Bethesda Mission, President of the Church Council of Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, and as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Harrisburg Rotary Club. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees of Messiah College for 14 years and served for 27 years as general counsel of the former Tressler Lutheran Services, which provided a full range of social services and operated nursing homes and senior housing facilities in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. He was also a long serving Trustee of the Lawrence L. and Julia Z. Hoverter Charitable Foundation until his death. Aside from his professional and community work, Ron was most renowned for his dedication to his Faith and his Family, and was especially proud of his nine grandchildren, whom he often traversed the world to visit. A memorial service will be held at a later date when the health situation permits. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald and Marjorie Katzman Scholarship Fund at Messiah College, Grantham, PA 17027; Harrisburg Symphony Association, 800 Corporate Circle, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, Bethesda Mission, 611 Reily Street, Harrisburg PA 17102; or to Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.