Ronald A. "Ron" Albright, 72, of Rayland, Ohio died January 30, 2019 in Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV.

He was born November 4, 1946 in West Virginia, a son of the late Katherine Conaway Merrifield.

Ron was retired from the Ohio Valley Mall and attended Bannock United Methodist Church.  He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers.

Surviving are his girlfriend, Shelly Wiggins and her daughter, Cassie Jo Wiggins both of St. Clairsville; a brother, Randall Merrifield of Columbus; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends and family will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 3 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Al Hoder officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Belmont County Animal Shelter, Bannock United Methodist Church or Liza's Place.