Ronald P. Emery, age 67, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024.  Ron was born on April 19, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio to Paul and Janice Emery.  He was a graduate of Girard High School,  Hiram College where he received his Bachelor's Degree and Antioch University where he received his PhD.  Ron spent his lifelong career working for numerous businesses which took him around the globe to every continent.  He began his own business consulting firm Alchemy Associates, LLC where he mentored and helped struggling businesses to become very successful.  In his words, "We turn lead into gold."  Ron also taught at various Universities and on-line schools throughout his adult life and mentored countless individuals who remain dear friends to this day.  He was a published author, having written 4 books and was always working on the next one in his head. Ron was an avid fan of all Detroit teams, especially his beloved Tigers.  He loved racquetball and lunching with friends and introduced the game of racquetball to many.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Janice O'Connor Emery.  He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lucrezia "Lu" Bruno Emery; children, Ryan (Michelle) Emery; daughter, Carly (David Harutian) Emery; granddaughter, Carolyn Emery; father, Paul Emery; brothers, Gerald (Katie) Emery, Daniel (Tina) Emery, Randy Emery; sister, Loraine (Mark) Spencer; brother-in-law, Joseph (Heather) Bruno and numerous nieces and nephews who all deeply loved their Uncle Ron.  A Celebration of Life for Ron will be held Saturday, September 7 beginning at 11am at the Joseph Rossi & Sons Funeral Home, 457 Robbins Ave, Niles, OH 44446.  The family encourages guests to begin arriving at 10am.  Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to St. Jude Hospital. Arrangements handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.