Obituary: Ronald Marc Harvey

With sadness, we announce the passing of Ronald Marc Harvey due to the complications of COPD. Ron was born on April 1, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Penn. He passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Oct. 20, 2026, in his Suwanee, Ga. home.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bonnie (Olson) Harvey. He also is survived by his daughter, Dena Seki, her husband, Kent Seki, and grandson, Evan Seki, all of Palo Alto, Calif. Ron was proceeded in death by his parents, Max D. and Hilda Z. Harvey, and a sister, Sheila Dym.

Ron earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education from Pennsylvania State University, and he proudly served and retired as a lieutenant colonel from the United States Army and Army Reserve with a total of 23 years of service.

After retiring from the military, Ron spent many years in the office equipment business mainly selling Cannon office products at Ikon Office Solutions. After retiring, Ron enjoyed many years with his hobby of woodworking. He was a member of several woodworking clubs in the North Atlanta area.

Ron was a proud and active member of Congregation Dor Tamid on Parsons Road in Johns Creek, Ga.

Ron’s funeral with military honors was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at The Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga.  A gathering starting at 5 p.m., with Shiva Minyan Service at 6 p.m., was held later that day at Congregation Dor Tamid.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making charitable contributions to the charity of your choice or Congregation Dor Tamid. Also, consider leaving words of reflection and sympathy at the website for Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.