Ronald R. Navis passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 85.

Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Celia [Snyder] Navis; sister, Phyllis Levy and brother-in-law, David Levy.

Survived by his brother, Jerome (Lorraine) Navis; nieces and nephews; Michael (Diane) Levy, Karen (Michael Yudelson) McArthur, Brian Levy, Dan (Laurie) Navis; as well as many beloved great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Ronald was widely known as the Night Manager of World Wide News for many decades.  His true passion was his family. He had a strong love and adoration for his parents and siblings. He created strong connections with his nieces and nephews and on through the lineage. He will be deeply missed by the loving family he was so committed to. Ronald was a graduate of Franklin High School and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Graveside service will take place at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Britton Road Cemetery, 188 Britton Road, Rochester, NY 14616.

The family will sit Shiva 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2026, and 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, NY 14618. Please use entrance door I.

Donations may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital Click HERE to Donate or to The American Parkinson Disease Association  Click HERE to Donate