FRAZEYSBURG ? Ronald A. Shiplett, 61, of 4385 Hickman Road, NE, Newark, Ohio died at 6:03am Friday, October 1, 2004 at his home. Born November 18, 1942 in Zanesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Russell and Viola (Hittle) Shiplett and was a 1960 graduate of Licking Valley High School. Mr. Shiplett was an electrical lineman and equipment operator and he enjoyed tractor pulling. He was member of the I. B. E. W. Union Chapter #71 of Columbus, Ohio. Surviving is one daughter, Connie (Ron) Ryan of Newark and two grandchildren, Syler Ryan and Melissa Ryan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Shiplett in 1987. Calling hours will be 6 to 8pm Sunday, October 3, 2004 at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1:30pm Monday, October 4, 2004 at the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Myers officiating. Burial will be in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Ohio Hospice, 1984 Hoffman Road; Suite A, Newark, Ohio 43055.