- Date Of Birth: November 7, 1946
- Date Of Death: August 15, 2012
- State: Maryland
Ronald Leroy Sweeney, 65, of Emmitsburg, MD, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at his home. Born November 7, 1946 in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late Donald and Betty Ridenour Sweeney. He was the husband of Julie Eckenrode Sweeney, his wife of 44 years.
He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Emmitsburg and worked as a custodian at the National Fire Academy for 14 years.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 2 daughters, Cynthia Sweeney of Middletown, MD and Kathleen Sweeney of Emmitsburg; son, Jeremy Sweeney of Emmitsburg; 2 sisters, Maxine Shriner of Emmitsburg, and Alicia Wood and companion, Dale LaMendola, of Emmitsburg; 2 brothers, Donnie and Jackie Sweeney, both of Emmitsburg, grandson, Cathan Sweeney; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Albert Sweeney.