Ronald Roland III Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For Ronald Roland III

Ronald Lewis Roland III passed unexpectedly on June 29, 2023 in the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, PA.

Ronald III, better known to his family as Baby Baby, made a fast and unexpected entrance into this world on May 8, 2023 at the gestational age of 24 weeks. He was one pound, four ounces at birth.

For nearly two months, Ronald III showed his family and medical staff that he was a fighter. He was considered a micro-premie and was the smallest baby on his floor. Despite his challenges, he made unbelievable strides over the course of seven weeks. He was weaned from his ventilator on June 21. He also hit the "two pound club" that very same day.

"There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world." -- Author Unknown

Baby Baby certainly left an imprint on his family. He was very affectionate and loved to hold onto his parents' fingers with a tight grip. He loved skin-to-skin time and following the sounds of his parents' voices. He engaged with his visitors and his family enjoyed when he gave them a comical side-eye from his crib.

Ronald III was able to be held by his mother for the first time on Mother's Day. His father was able to hold him for the first time on Father's Day.

A fan of his pacifier, he would also grab onto his medical tubing during procedures, earning him the hospital nickname of "The Helper."

He experienced many firsts, including a bath, a big cry, meeting both of his grandmothers and FaceTiming with his sister and his extended family.

Candace was so excited to be promoted to the role of big sister. She loved to watch videos of her little brother when her parents returned home from the hospital. "Less pictures, more videos," Candace would tell her parents.

Ronald III is survived by his loving parents, Charla S. and Ronald L. Roland, Jr. and his sister, Candace L. Roland. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Charlyn Sellers-Jones, paternal grandparents Jeri E. and Ronald L. Roland, Sr., in addition to many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert S. Jones.

Ronald III's birth was so anticipated by his family. During a gender reveal party in late April, his father literally jumped for joy when he saw the color blue. While they are heartbroken by his absence, they are comforted by the overwhelming support and prayers from their family, friends and their Devon Crest swim team "Swamily."

While not here physically, Baby Baby will remain a part of his family forever. They offer this promise. "As long as we can, we will look at this world for all of us. We will laugh. We will sing. We will pray. For all of us."

His life will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 12 at 12 noon at Grace Fellowship Church, 2415 Locust Lane, Harrisburg with visitation 11:30 a.m. until 12 Noon and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery, Steelton.

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Jacquetta Ayewoh sent Sweet Moments for Ronald Roland III - July 11, 2023

"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever" (John‬ ‭14‬:‭16‬ ‭KJV‬‬).
Love 'Quetta & Isi Ayewoh

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My Sincere condolences to you Char, Ronald and your entire family. May God comfort and strengthen you all. Crystal Newkirk

Charla, Ronald, Candace, & Charlyn - my deepest sympathies for your loss. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tori Levine & family.

Though his time here was short, our memories of him will be forever. He has touched our lives in more ways than one. There was so much determination, strength, curiosity and bold yet charming personality, squeezed into this tiny, precious baby boy. How beautiful are the hands of the God who created him. My nephew. My Booba Junior. Forever my Bounior 🤍 Rest with our Lord - Love always, Aunt YayYay

My beautiful little grandson, my littlest Ronald, a beautiful baby with a beautiful soul. My heart was full of love for him since day one! He gave us so much love and for that, I am grateful. I'm missing my little Bounior Bounior 😢😔
I will keep our family lifted up in prayer. Love, Gram Gram 💕

Rest In Heaven Sweet Baby Angel 😇 Sending Prayers & Condolences to you all! Carol McLamb-Bair

My Prayers and Thoughts are with the Family Members🙏🏽 I give my deepest condolences. Rest In Heavenly Peace! This little baby boy is now an Angel In Heaven "Fly High With The Angels♥️

I love and miss you so much nanas little booba. Rih baby baby.

Charla, Charlyn and family. My condolences to all of you in your time of sorrow. Know that I am praying for you in your time of need.
Love Karen McClure-Purdie and family

Sending prayers of comfort to the Rolland Family🙏🏾🙏🏾

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time. Love you all, Miss Bev

May God give you all the Comfort, Peace, and Healing you need during this difficult time. Me and My Family are Praying for you. Christine Anderson

I'm sending my love and deepest condolences to the Roland family. You are all in my heart and prayers. RIH BABY BABY 🕊️🙏🏾❤️❤️

Sending prayers of comfort to this little angel's family.

My heart felt Condolences to the Roland family; baby baby is just an Angel who has received his wings

Sending prayers & heartfelt condolences on the passing of this precious angel. Love Connie Emerson

My thoughts and prayers are with you Charla and family.. sending love ~Marsha

Your family is in our prayers. The Bianchi family.

My Deepest sympathy to the Rowland Family Kim Bullock& Family

Love and prayers,
Love Carolyn, Lauren and Christian Daman

My heart aches for the entire family. My love thoughts and prayers are with you all. Miss Bev

I am so sorry your family is going through this. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
"Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever."
Alyssa Medina

RIH nanas angel. I miss you so much and you will forever be in my heart. I will never forget holding you on my birthday.

My heart goes out to you as you grieve for the son you were so looking forward to having. Fly high little man! ❤️

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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