Ronald "Hoot" Hinderliter, 88, a lifelong resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026.

Hoot was born in Ringtown on May 9, 1937, a son of the late John and Elsie (Beaver) Hinderliter. 

He was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and then worked in the Ringtown Borough as a police officer before becoming a self employed excavating contractor and owner of Hinderliter Hauling & Excavating. After his retirement, he embarked on a 22 year career as a van driver for Rohrer Transportation, where he enjoyed busing children to and from school.

Locally, Hoot was a charter member of the former Ringtown Lions Club, a charter member of the Ringtown Valley Sporting Club, and a 69-year member of the Ringtown Fire Company, where he was the oldest active member. He was also a member of the Shenandoah Fish and Game Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet (Whitner) Hinderliter in 1984, and by several brothers and sisters.

Hoot is survived by his two sons, Steve and his wife Elayne, and Kevin and his wife Tracy, his grandson Matt and his wife Ang, his sister Lois Faust, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends and invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday, May 2nd at 11 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church, 106 West Main Street, Ringtown. A viewing will be held on Friday evening , May 1st from 5-8 PM at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown, and again on Saturday morning from 9-11 AM at the church. 

Hoot will be laid to rest alongside his wife Janet at St. John's Memorial Park, immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations are asked to be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 106 West Main Street, Ringtown, PA. 17967.