Ronald Lynn "Ron" Hammond, 75, of Altoona, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family in Cape Coral, Florida.

Ronald was born in Altoona, PA., on January 17, 1951 to the late Mary E. (Rinick) and Edwin J. Hammond.

In addition to his parents, Ronald is preceded in death by his Wife, Jeanie (Bender) Hammond who passed January 22, 1996.

Ronald is survived by his loving partner, Charlene Beckwith of Altoona, PA.,  his step-children; Donette (Rob) Speck of Millcreek, PA., Nicole (Nick) Washburn of Bokeelia, FL., Justin (Danna) Harkleroad of Little Elm, Texas., Kenan ( Natalie) Harkleroad of Oklahoma City, OK., his grandchildren; Xaviaire (Amanda) Walters of Ocala, FL., Sutton and Michael Speck of Mill Creek, PA., and his brother; Harold Hammond of Huntington, PA., and countless other beloved family and friends.

Ron was Baptist by faith throughout his life. He graduated from Tyrone Senior High School shortly before attending Penn State University studying Industrial Arts and Teaching and Education. After graduating from PSU in 1973, he went on to work for Raybestos of Manhattan as an Engineer before following his passion of becoming a schoolteacher where he worked for Penn Cambria School District until retirement in 2006. Ron loved teaching and interacting with all the students.  For the past 25 years, He and his partner Charlene, owned, managed and renovated Trainmens Hall Apartments, taking pride in providing a welcoming home for their tenants. Ron was a member of the Penn State Alumni Association and a lifetime member of the Altoona Railroad Museum. He also loved spending his free time with his family, woodworking, gardening and of course his love for trains.

Friends and Family will be received for a Public Viewing at the Santella Funeral Home, 1106 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA., 16601 on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 5 PM to 9PM with a prayer vigil at 7PM.

A Funeral Service will be held at Santella Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM with interment immediately following at Logan Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be sent in Ron's name to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 806 11th Street, Altoona, PA., 16602.