Ronald Allan Minkus, 73, of New Eagle, formerly of Baldwin, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in his home. He was born September 28, 1951 in McKeesport, the son of Harold L. and Susan A. Bury Minkus.

Ron was a member and elder of Round Hill Community Church in Elizabeth Township. He retired after forty years of employment from Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin. Ron enjoyed quilting and belonged to the Three Rivers and Mon Valley Quilt Guilds. He loved being with his grandchildren and riding bicycles with them. He also enjoyed spending time in his vegetable garden.

He is survived by his wife, Susan E. McIlrath Minkus with whom he celebrated fifty four years of marriage on July 10, 2025; two daughters, Sherry (Alex) Salas of Orlando, Florida, Becky (Todd) Mauk of Rostraver Township; son, Jason (Jessica) Minkus of Peters Township; eight grandchildren, Michael (Morgan) Danto, Cody Danto, Aerion Salas, Kaiden Salas, Zavia Salas, Elijah Minkus, Lucy Minkus, Kayla (Marcus) Bush; two great grandsons, Joshua and Luke Bush; sister, Debbie (Russ) Messinger of North Carolina; and his beloved dogs, Gretel and Hannah.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis and Timothy Minkus.

Friends will be received on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A prayer service will be held in the funeral home Friday evening at 7:30 PM with Rev. Bill Little officiating. Interment will be private and take place in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, Irwin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice.