Born Jan. 3, 1958, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of Howard and Jacqueline Rock Morton. In 2007, in Rushford, she married Mark Pasternak, who survives.
Roni was a 1976 graduate of Belfast Central School where she was salutatorian, and went on to graduate from Houghton College in 2009 with a B.S. degree.
She was currently employed, for the past 31 years, at Dresser-Rand, in Wellsville.
Roni enjoyed all outdoor activities along with her two dogs, Bailey and Manda.
She was a life-member of VFW Post 9487, Franklinville.
Surviving besides her husband of Franklinville and father of Caneadea, are a brother, Brian (Jody) Morton of Belfast; three sisters, Melisa (Greg) Cole of Caneadea and Pam (Harold) Weaver and Stephany (Jeff) Burgess, both of Belfast; two brothers-in-law, Michael Pasternak and Martin (Mary) Pasternak; a sister-in-law, Judith (Edward) Brodka; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother, Jacqueline Morton; and a step-daughter, Janice Pasternak.
A private memorial service will be held in Belfast, where a private interment will take place in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO 631, Buffalo, NY 14240. Online condolences can be sent to babbitteastonfh.com.
