On September 20, 2021, the body of Ronald A. Smith was discovered deceased in his residence in Reading, Pennsylvania. The circumstances surrounding his death were determined to be of natural causes. This unfortunate situation has become a case of an unclaimed person, as efforts to locate and notify his next of kin have yet to be fruitful. The case is cataloged under the Namus ID: UCP130928 and handled by the Berks County Coroner's Office.
Further investigations into Ronald Smith’s past uncovered that he and a brother, potentially named Ernest Eugene Smith, had been in foster care during their childhood before being separated. It is believed that this possible brother may be residing in the Chicago area, though no direct contact has been made. This information, provided by clergy members familiar with Ronald's history, offers a potential lead in locating a relative, although the challenge remains significant due to the limited information available.
The Berks County Coroner's Office is the agency managing this case, operating out of their address at 1047 MacArthur Road, Suite 200, Reading, Pennsylvania. They are actively seeking any information that could help identify family members or acquaintances of Ronald A. Smith to facilitate the process of claiming his remains. Inquiries or information regarding the case can be directed to their contact number at 610-478-3280 or through their official website. The case has been logged under the agency case number 21-2970, as they continue their efforts to resolve this matter with respect and urgency.
Date Found: 09/20/2021
