Ronald Lewis Blews, 70, of New Castle, passed away February 5, 2015 at his residence. Born May 22, 1944 in New Castle, he was a son of Walter and Mary Gross Blews. Ron was a graduate of Union High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed as a machinist with R.L. Best and attended Church of Genesis. Ron was a firearm enthusiast who enjoyed hunting. He also had an interest in motorcycles and loved attending weekly auctions. He is survived by his former wife, Joanne Klabon; two brothers Larry G. (Nancy) Blews of New Castle and Walter L. Blews and his companion Jeanne Tancos of Girard, Ohio; 4 nephews, Craig Blews and long time companion Kelley Burkhouse, Stephen (Meagan) Blews, Jeffrey (Aubrey) Blews, Scott (Monica) Blews; 1 niece, Amy (Tony) Fiore; 5 great-nephews, Stephen Blews, Jr., Ben Blews, Aaron Blews, Brian Fiore and Aden Fiore; and 2 great-nieces, Bethany Blews, Mia Blews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Sara Blews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A funeral service will take place immediately following visitation at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Ronald's nephew, Rev. Stephen Blews, officiating. Burial will be in Carpenter Cemetery in Mercer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Genesis, 303 N. Cedar Street, New Castle, PA 16102. Online condolences may be offered at www.cunninghamfh.com