Ronald Eugene Dove 61, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 16, 2013 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria. He was born November 29, 1951 in Elyria. Ron was a 1970 Midview High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was an Xray Technician at Allen Mercy Medical Center in Oberlin. Ron treasured spending time with his grandchildren, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, and playing racquetball. Survivors include his wife of sixteen years; Sandra J. (nee: Plas), three daughters; Jennifer Dove (Kevin) of Elyria, Robin Bishop (Jim) of TX, Lindsey Wolf of Grafton, two sons; Bryon Wolf (Jennifer) of Amherst, William Dove of Grafton. Additional survivors include nine grandchildren, his parents; James Sr. and Mary (nee: Brink) Dove of Eaton Twp., a sister; Cheryl Dusky (Rev. Paul) of TN., three brothers; James Dove (Ann) of Columbia Station, Lawrence Dove (Barbara) of Lorain, Timothy Dove (Donna) of Elyria. Ron was preceded in death by two brothers; Christopher Dove (Judy) and Jerry Michael Dove. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Thursday September 19, 2013 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria, (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday September 20, 2013. Rev. Ben Dusky and Rev. Tim Rollins will officiate. Burial will be at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria where V.F.W. Post #1079 will provide full military honors. Memorial contributions in Ron's memory can be sent to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 10:00 AM Friday September 20, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 4-7 PM Thursday September 19, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio