We, the Princess Anne class of 1987 want you and your family to know that Ronda and your family are in our hearts and our prayers during your time of sorrow. God Bless you all.

Dear Lopretto and Martz Families,

We were so very sorry to learn of Ronda's death.  We met Ronda when she was eight years old when we moved across the street from the Martz family.  We remember Ronda as the sweet, little girl with lots of personality.  She was always the one who organized all the little girls who lived on Weathervane Court to come to her house to play.  Ronda was always touching lives even as a little girl.  May you find comfort in God's love and in the memories of the wonderful times you shared with Ronda.

With deepest sympathy,
The Shumaker Family
Leo, Mary Anne
Greg, Amy and Keith

My prayers for peace are with you, Jeff, as well as with your family.

Kaki Eads Garard

Dear Lopretto Family and Michael,

I wanted to express my condolences regarding your loss.  I was a childhood friend of Ronda's (lived across the street from her and Michael).  I will always have fond memories of her. In fact, my first sleep over was with Ronda.  In reading all of the entries in the memory book, Ronda seems to have touched many lives and was a wonderful mother and wife.  I'm sure her memories will live on.

With Sympathy,

Jeff, I only heard last night about your wife.  I am so sorry. I saw her quite a bit at PAES.  She was a neat, nice, and beautiful Mom!  You guys are all in our prayers.  Ryan is not at PAMS anymore, but we will make sure to take care of Jordan.

Jeff - I just recently heard of your loss... I am so saddened and offer my most heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

We are so very saddened to just learn of Ronda's illness and passing. She was an amazing and wonderful mother and wife. Our daughter Logan was on Jojo's gymnastics team a few years ago, and she inspired Logan and I so very often with a kind word or a radiant smile! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless your family.

Jeff and kids,
We just heard of the news and are very saddened by your loss.Even though we haven't seen you all much in recent years you have always remained great friends to us. Lots of fun memories from years ago. Jeff, please let us know if there is anything you need. Our memories of Ronda were how amazing she was. You both always had a great life and smile to light up any room. Your in our thoughts and prayers today and always. With love,
Dave and Michelle Sobolewski

So very sorry to hear about Rhonda, Jeff.  You and the kids are in our prayers.

Joe, Jennie, Sophia and Ava Pupshis

Jeff,Ryan,and Jordan

Your mom was a amazing woman full of life
and love! As you could tell by her service she touched a lot of lives from
the past to current but just know we were all lucky to have had her in our lives! Just know that your not alone as we all are sadden by her loss! Ronda was able to go be with God because she knew that you all had special friends that were her for you!
Ronda we will miss you and even though your not here in person you will always be with us in spirit! RIP Ronda 
we love you!

I knew Ronda when she was a Cheerleader at Brandon Jr. High School, and I was one of the team Managers of the Boys Basketball team. She was always positive with her infectious smile, and when there were times when I was feeling alone and quiet, she would simply come up to me and say hi. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, and know that even though she left the world way too early, the images and memories of her lasts forever. Rest in Peace Ronda, And thank you from the Quiet One.

Jeff, thanks so much for taking the time to get in touch with Sarah and I. While we were in hygiene school, Ronda always talked about how supportive you were, whether it was just talking to her about her day or rubbing her feet after a stressful day ( I was so jealous).She always knew she had her Mr.Right. I always looked forward to the Christmas cards she would send showing where your family travelled and how grown up the kids were getting. Ryan and Jordan, I'm sure you know, how much your mom loved you and how proud you made her, In the notes your mom would send they would always be 95% about the two of you. Ronda was the whole package. She was a great wife, wonderful mother and a good friend. Not to memtion beautiful, smart and funny. I was blessed to know her and luckly to call her my friend. Rest in peace Ronda and God bless you Jeff, Ryan and Jordan.

Ronda, I love you and will miss you terribly. I know you are with God and at peace now. You are probably in heaven looking down upon us, worrying about all of us, as you did often. Make sure you get lots of massages up there! I will always hold on to your love, friendship, and our million memories. We will always be sisters. Jeff, Ryan, Jordan, and all the Martzs', I love you very much and will ALWAYS be here for you. We will get through this one day at a time and live our lives as Ronda would want us to. With all my love, forever...

So sorry to hear about Ronda.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.  Love from the Bill, Patti and Devynn Vachon

I am so deeply saddened to hear of Ronda's passing. She was a incredible woman, and I cannot imagine the hole she has left for her family. I was lucky enough to grow up with Ronda and attend junior high and high school with her. She had such a lovely sense of humor to go with her million-watt smile. I always admired her eyes and enjoyed being in her sweet and gentle presence. Ronda was special, patient and kind to everyone. I remember meeting her in 7th grade when she had a crush on a boy named Brian, and in her distracted, youthful infatuation had written, I love Brain all over her notebooks, jeans and the sides of her hi-top shoes. When I pointed it out to her while sitting together in an assembly, she laughed at herself. I liked her instantly. I am especially fond of the memories of our lunches together in the SCA room at Salem High and our senior year working together at the movie theater. To this day, I still cannot buy a ticket at the cinema without picturing pretty 17 year-old Ronda sitting in the box office greeting me with her warm, smiling face. I knew her as a woman, but she will always be that girl for me. My thoughts and prayers are with her lovely family in this difficult time.

Her beautiful smile and  contagious laugh are making heaven an even more beautiful place right now.  Prayers for peace for all of Ronda's family and friends as she is free from pain and cancer now.  She was a wonderful neighbor and friend and will be greatly missed by all  -

Jeff and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God Keep you in his loving care. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Jeff,
Ronda was such a special lady and I am blessed to have known her.  She will be remembered with love and wonderful memories by so many.  My prayers are with you, Ryan and Jordan and all your family.  Love, Katy Lang

Jeff,
   We were so sorry to here about Ronda.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
      The Shagogue's
     Rich ,Joanne,Rick,Matt and Luke

I grew up across the street from Ronda, and she was later my college roommate. She was such a beautiful, inspiring person. One of my favorite, funniest memories of Ronda was when she was about 11 or so. She dropped a brand new pair of OP shorts off a bridge into a small lake after we went swimming. She was so upset, we went knocking on neighbor's doors until someone came out and dragged the lake with a pool skimmer, and found her shorts. We had such good times growing up and again in college. Love to all of you.

Ronda was an amazing person who will be forever missed and loved. Please know we're praying for your whole family during this difficult time. We're here for you if you need anything. Love you guys!

Jeff and Family, 
You are all in my prayers. May God bless you with peace and comfort in the days ahead.
With Deepest sympathy,

Jeff, Ryan and Jordan -
Ronda came bounding into our family with that beautiful smile of hers about 22 years ago when Bridget and Mike got married. What a great addition to our family along with her mother and grandmother, Barbara and Marge. What wonderful memories we have of times shared, the laughs shared, the meals shared ..... what wonderful memories we have to take throuhout the remainder of our lives. We will always remember Ronda for her beautiful smile, quick wit, and bounding laugh. She was quite a young woman, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She is going to be sorely missed! We continue to hold you all in our thoughts and prayers. 

Love to all of you, 

Joan and Bryan Cuthriell, Henderson, NC

Dear Jeff and family,                  We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful woman and mom. Rhonda was always smiling and happy watching her kids playing sports. She will truly be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff, I am heartbroken to hear of your loss. Please know I will lift you and your family up in love and prayer always.

I just wanted to say that we will miss Ronda so much.  I look at pictures and can't believe she is gone.  She was such a brave and strong woman.  The thing I will always remember is that she loved Jeff and the kids more than anything -- they were number one in her life.  The last time we were together she said that Jeff and his mom had been so amazing and loving to her during these times.  She told me she had an amazing husband.  I agree.  Thank you for taking such good care of her.

What a sad day it was for me the other day when I heard of Ronda's passing. I met Ronda when I was in 7th grade and she was in 9th grade at Brandon Jr. High. As soon as I met Ronda, she became someone I absolutely admired. Even though we lost touch after high school, I thought about her often and always remembered the wisdom and advice she shared with me when she graduated from Salem. My deepest sympathy to her husband, children, brother, and the rest of her family along with the countless friends she had. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!

I am so very sad to hear of  Ronda's death. I knew her mother, Barbara as 
 she was my cousin.What wonderful times we shared. My  daughter,  Kerri and Ronda  always enjoyed their time together,  especially as young 
teenagers. I  can still recall those pink hightops Kerri  & Ronda wore. I knew Ronda's  grandmother, Marge Scott and her  husband George Scott. Marge & my mother were  first cousins. I also knew her  Ronda's great grandmother, 
 Elizabeth  Bisbing. As a child, I often visited  Elizabeth & Ernest Bisbing  in the Poconos. My grandmother and Elizabeth were  sisters.  I also knew Elizabeths' 
 mother,  Catherine Jones. She was my great  grandmother.  Now, as I look at 
 Jordan and  Ryan, I have witnessed 6  generations of this fabulous family. Our prayers  go out to the Lapretto family  and the Martz family.  In time you  will  remember all the good times you had  together as you hold Ronda in 
 your heart. I  know, I will.  
 love,  Joyce & Syd Palmer

Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You always spoke of Rhonda and although I never met her I felt I knew her. I am sure she would have been proud to know how much you spoke of her. My thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time.

Ronda was our Dental Hygienist and she was always smiling and laughing.  She was always upbeat and loved to talk about her husband, children and family.  She was an excellent Hygienist and person.  We will miss her. 
May God give her family the strength to handle their loss.

I knew Ronda from Brandon Junior High and later during our senior year of high school at Salem. We later connected by way of my cousin whom Jeff worked with. I will always remember her bright smile and how friendly she was, Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. She will be missed.

I went to Brandon Junior High and later Salem High School with Ronda. We later connected thru my cousin with whom Jeff worked at a movie theater in Maryland. I will always remember her beautiful smile and how friendly she was. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this time. She will be missed.

Jeff, Ryan and Jo-Jo, 
Ronda always had a way of looking at life with a sense of humor and a loving heart. She reminded me to make each moment count, and that's how she lived her life. We are sending our love and prayers your way.

Jeff and family: There are no words to express how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. I am so lucky to have known her through Scott and Tracy. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you all. I will lift you all up in prayer and know that Ronda will always be there in your hearts and minds watching over you. With love, Sue Kell

JoJo, May the special memories of your mom that you hold dear to your heart bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.  We are thinking of you and your family.

Jeff, Ryan and JoJo,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss.  Ronda was such an amazing, up-beat person.  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Lowmans
Coach Stace, Lisa, Mariah & Skyler

Jeff- We are deeply saddened by the loss.  You and your children are in our prayers during this difficult time.  With deepest sympathy, Scott and Annette Glisson

I went to dental hygiene school with Ronda and just got the news from another classmate.  Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss.  You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeff, our family is praying for you and your family.  We cannot imagine your loss.  We pray you are comforted by the wonderful memories you have and the legacy that lives on through your children.

We have known Rhonda since Brandon Jr. High. She was such a wonderful person then and when we ran into her at soccer this past season she was still the same wonderful person we remembered. We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry for your family's loss.  Rhonda always had a smile that could light up a room.  I can still remember meeting her when we were in second grade together.  Just remember she will always be a special angel watching over your family.  My thoughts and prayers will be with your family at this difficult time.

Thinking of you during this time of loss. With dearest sympathy.

Jeff, Ryan and Jordan:

My heart aches for you all at the loss of your beautiful wife, best friend and mother.  I'm privledged to have known her for as long as I have and to be lucky to call her a friend.  I was there when Jeff and Ronda met and saw them get married. They were truly best friends and both better for having the other in their life. I find peace in knowing Ronda has joined her Mother and Grandmother in a place that is so filled with love. My prayers are with you all right now as you go through this impossible pain.  Just know you aren't alone and her love was felt by so many that you will now be flooded with. I will never forget that amazing smile and see it in Ryan and Jordan. Our family is here for you and praying for you.  Words can't express how much I loved her and how sorry I truly am for the terrible loss.  She is still watching over you and be comforted in that as you try to get through this.  Love pouring over you all!  Love, Tracy

Jeff,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you all strength in this time of need.

God Bless,
The Cornejo Family

My deepest condolences also to Ronda's husband Jeff and her children Ryan and Jordan.  May God comfort you during this sad time in your life.

Jeff, Ryan and Jordon, Despite her long battle to stay with us she was forever the full steam ahead, lighthearted and beautiful girl we knew as a child. She was always family, as are you all. Our Love to the entire Lopretto and Martz families.

Jeff, Jordan and Ryan
My heart aches for your loss of such a wonderful wife, friend and mother.  Rhonda will be missed by all that she touched in her life.  She will always be with you in your heart.

My deepest sympathies to the Lopretto and Martz families.  You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Ronda always having a smile on her face that would light up a room.  She will be greatly missed.

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Author Unknown

Jeff, Ryan, and Jordon:

Our sincere condolences. Ronda was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. I will always remember her smile and the joy she had , when speaking of each of you. God Bless.

The Brooks family.

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. What a treasure Ronda will be to so many of us!

Rest Well Ronda!  You will be dearly missed. Your family is in my thoughts, heart and prayers!

The very first thing I see in my mind when I think of Ronda is her smile. She had the most beautiful smile I have ever seen;she smiled with her entire face and soul. I had the pleasure of sharing a childhood with Ronda. Many a birthday party,bike rides all over Indian Lakes,Lake Christopher and Brigadoon,Softball with Mr Still and Brandon Jr High. Lots of wonderful memories. I am just so sad for Ronda, but my heart aches for her husband,children, family and friends.....

Jeff, Ryan and Jordan~
We are so sorry for the loss of your wife and mom. I am deeply saddened by this and know you will use her incredible strength to carry out just as she would want you to. I loved her and always will..the happy memories will always be in my heart. Love, Kerri and Jeff, Hailey and Hunter

My heart is breaking today to learn of Ronda's passing.  She was such a joy and blessing and our family is so greatful to have been able to call her friend.  What a gift she was to everyone whose life she touched. She had a smile and laugh that was contagious and she lit up a room when she came into. Jeff,Ryan,Jordan, Mike, Bridgett and family hold her memories close to your heart and she will never leave you.  Thank you for sharing her with us.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Charlie & Brenda Wray

Jeff, Ryan, and Jordan,
I am so sorry for you loss.  We will all miss Ronda, she touched so many lives.  You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

I went to middle school and high school with Ronda and words cannot express the sheer sadness in my heart.  Ronda always had such a beautiful light around her and I will keep her family in my thoughts and prayers.

Dearest Family, friends n loved ones of that wonderful woman of God Ronda! My prayers are with all whose lives were touched by her spark plug personality, her warm smile, her kind words, her gentle spirit, and her victorious walk with the Lord!  As she rests, we cry n mourn but be of blessed assurance that if we live to live again for Christ, we will all see her again in a glorious body eternally changed! Be blessed and comforted by the sweet Holy Spirit and trust God even when you don't understand! Love while you can life is too short; leave a legacy of love, laughter and triumph over adversity much like she did! It might be a different story but nevertheless LIVE!
Love always,
Tiffany McDaniel
Green Run High School

I am so sorry for your loss.  She is with God now.  My thoughts and prayers to her and her family.

Jeff, Ryan and Jordan,
Ronda was such an amazing wife, mother and sports mom.  She always had a smile on her face and brought cheer everywhere she went.  Your loss is heartbreaking and we truly hope that happy memories of her help you heal during such a sorrowful time.  We have you in our hearts and on our minds.  Love, The Meyer Family

Our deepest sympathies to the Lopretto and Martz families, Ronda was a beautiful person inside and out. I will cherish the memories I have of our soccer years together. May god bless your family.

Jeff & family,
I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you

FOR RON AND DEBORAH, A POEM TO EASE YOUR HEARTACHE.
THOUGH YOU MISS ME I'M NOT DISTANT, I STILL HAVE MY SIGHTS ON YOU. I JUST CROSSED INTO FOREVER WHERE I HAVE A BETTER VIEW.
KEEP GOOD MEMORIES TO CONSOLE YOU BUT LET GRIEF AND MOURNING GO. SMILE DEAR LOVED ONE, I'M IN HEAVEN, LIVING IN GODS GRACIOUS GLOW.

IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS, LOVE, JENNIFER

Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the
passing of a wonderful person, wife, mother and sister.  Our heartfelt sympathy and love are with you during this very
difficult time.  Much love, Wanda and Bob and Family

It is hard to express in words how sad we are for your family, let the memories of all of the wonderful times you shared carry you through your grief.
with sympathy and love
the Rakowski family

I hold a very special place in my heart for Ronda, we were Twilight buddies and it was so fun to giggle and whisper about it at Bunco and share silly texts. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys and please let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you!! God bless

Our lives were enriched for having known Ronda and she will be missed terribly. We take comfort knowing she is in Gods hands now and her journey there is just beginning. you have so many friends and family members to help see you through this and you will always and forever be in our thoughts and prayers.

Our lives have been enriched for having known Ronda and we will miss her terribly and take comfort in knowing she is in Gods hands now.  You have so many friends and family members to help see you through this you will always be in hearts and prayers.

Jeff,
I am keeping you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you all.

I am deeply saddened for you Jeff, I will pray for you my friend. My God bring peace for you at this time of need.

The Lopretto and Martz Family,

We are still numb from the heart breaking news of Ronda passing. AMAZING is who and what she was. The lives she touched and the hearts she filled with love.  We will remember her forever.  Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.  May God bring you strength, comfort and peace. Love The Honore Family

Jeff,
I don't even have words.  As part of your PAHS family, I know our arms are around you.

We are so sorry to hear of such a great loss to your family. We will pray for God's healing grace and mercy to help guide you through your sorrow.
Maren, Mary Beth, Taylor and Peter Sword
(part of your OT family)

Jeff and family,
My heart and prayers go out to all of you. May God look over you all and bless each of you.

Jeff and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss and wish you strength during this sad time.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Jeff.  You and your children will be in my prayers.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jeff,
 I am so sorry to hear about your wife. My thouhts and prayers are with you and your children!

Jeff,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  Try to hold onto the good times and memories to help you through these difficult days!

Our thoughts are with you and your family Jeff.

-Bill & Amanda Caruso

I am sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this unfortunate time.  May she be remembered for the loving wife, mother and best friend to you.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.  My heart goes out to you and your family.

What an incredible woman!  Ronda you will be missed deeply, by everyone whos life you touched.  My thoughts and sympathies go out to the family.

Jeff, Ryan, and Jordan
 I pray that god will help ease your pain and help you through this.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm so sorry to hear about your wife..... please know I'll be praying for you and your family.

So Sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeff, My thoughts and prayers go out to you!!!! if you need anything let me know!! diane scarpulla

May you find solace in your memories. My thoughts and prayers to you and your children.

Donna LoMele Cheatham

Jeff,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead.

Jeff...  So sorry for your loss.  Praying for you, your children and your entire family.  God's peace and comfort to you all.

 May you find peace and comfort in this time of sorrow Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 
                          - Donna Allen and family

Jeff, I am truly sorry for your loss.  I hope my 
prayers fall on you and your family.

Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

jeff sorry for your loss,our prayers are with you and your family im sure see will be missed.....

                gina rosenthal fisher     (elizabeth city,nc)

Jeff - So sorry to hear of your loss.  Thinking of you and your family.

May God bless you and your family with peace, strength, love and understanding. 

Chrisy Wilson

I went to High School with Jeff and I just wanted to say that I am deeply sorry for your loss and my heart to goes out to all of your family.

We are so sorry for your loss.  We will pray for your family during this difficult time.  What a beautiful lady.
With loving thoughts & prayers,
Jason & Rebecca Dorn

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Ronda Jeanne Lopretto

28 October, 1971 – 9 September, 2011

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