Ronald H. Carter

Ronald H. "Ron" Carter, 82, of Breinigsville, PA, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice, Allentown, PA. He was the husband of Mae M. (Schuler) Carter, whom he married on June 20, 1970.

Born in Allentown, Ron was a son of the late Minnie H. (Dieter) Huey. He was raised by his mother and step-father, the late Francis Collins, Sr., and was a graduate of Oley Valley High School. Ron honorably and faithfully served his country in The United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Ron was employed by East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., Lyon Station, where he worked in the smelter and as a labeler for 34 years until his retirement. He was a proud member of the NRA and also the Topton Fish and Game Association and Pike Township Sportsmen's Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapshooting. Ron also had a love for cross-word puzzles.

Along with his wife of 56 years, Mae, Ron is survived by his two daughters, Connie M. (Carter), wife of Shannon M. Hill, Linden, TX, and Tina L. Carter, Breinigsville; two granddaughters, Brittany R. (Hill), wife of Bradley Adkins and Larissa R. (Hill), wife of Alexzander Heard; three great-grandchildren, Isabella R. Hill, Nathan D.C. Acree and Zella M. Adkins; and his siblings, Frank Collins, Jr., Beverly (Collins) Colusso, Sharon (Collins) Stonewall, Sandy (Collins) Weller and George Collins. He was predeceased by a sister, Cheryl Collins.

Services for Ronald will be held privately by his family. The family requests contributions be made in his memory to Fisher House Foundation, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway #410, Rockville, MD 20852, which helps ensure military and veteran families can be together when it matters most.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton, PA, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Ron's obituary tribute page at www.Ludwickfh.com.