Ronald K Hardwick

Ronald K. Hardwick departed this life to be in heavenly peace on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Lehigh Valley Health Network-Hospital in Allentown, Pa. 

Ronald was born on January 3, 1968, to Samuel J Hardwick and the Pernell Lyons (Starling). Ronald spent most of his life as a Trenton, New Jersey resident and later resided in Whitehall, Pa. He was educated by the Trenton Public school system and worked at the Department of Motor Vehicle, Industrial work and amongst other jobs. During Ronald’s childhood life he was a great swimmer. He had a love for football, fishing, traveling, Barbecuing and spending time with Family and Friends. 

Ronald was preceded in death by his mother, Pernell Lyons (Starling); his grandmother, Rebecca Scott-Hall; His siblings Arnold Hardwick, Terrell Hardwick, Samantha Hardwick and Nephew Samuel “Bishop” Hardwick. 

Ronald leaves to cherish the memories; his son Justin Johnson (Baraca), daughter Taheera Hardwick; Three grandchildren Taliyah Richards, Jessie Crawford, Alisa Johnson; Father Samuel Hardwick; step-mother Linda V. Hardwick; Five siblings Anita Broach (Raymond), Theresa Gonzales, Samuel T Hardwick (Latasha), Mark Hardwick (Angela), Brian Hardwick (Erica); Four Aunts Yvonne Johnson (Paul), Karen Harvey (Alvin), Linda Hardwick, Ethel Johnson; Three Uncles James Lyons (Christine), Carl Hardwick, Derrick Hardwick; His partner Vanessa Lynn; and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Family members and Friends.

Funeral Services will take place in his church Restoration Temple 1101 W. Tilghman St. Allentown, PA on Friday October 17, 2025 at 12:30PM.  The family will receive friends beginning at 12PM.

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