Obituary of Ronald L. Bancroft

ASHTABULA– Ronald Lee Bancroft, age 56, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at ACMC. He was born on March 25, 1965 at ACMC the son of Leonard and Marlene (Meek) Bancroft Hammond. He lived his entire life in Ashtabula County, growing up in Sheffield, OH and later residing in Ashtabula and Conneaut. Ronnie was someone who would do anything for anybody and be there for his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially camping. His other interests included watching Nascar races, four-wheeling, bicycling, bowling, rollerblading, fishing, scrapping, playing horseshoes, and target practice with his stepson Charlie. Most of all, Ronnie enjoyed being around his people and having a good meal. He was employed at Molded Fiberglass, TNT Fireplaces, HydroChem, Presrite, and Hydroblast. He was preceded in death by his parents, including his step-father Leroy Hammond, his brother, Larry Bancroft, who passed away in 2012; and a sister, Donna Green, who passed away in 2021. He is survived by his wife Rose, whom he married on June 12, 2009; his stepchildren Charlie, Matthew, and Candy Hochschild; step-grandchildren Logan and Noah; a sister Debbie (Tom) Lewandowski; a brother, Johnny Hammond; and several nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be announced by the Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Conneaut. Online guestbook and condolences available at www.thompsonsmithnesbitt.com