NORTH MANCHESTER – Ronald L. Conover, 56, of North Manchester, died at 10:10 p.m. Sept. 15, 2011, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 11, 1955, in Hunterdon, N.J., to Harold E. and Philomena M. Clements Conover. He was a federal wildlife officer with Federal Migratory Bird Rehabilitation for seven years. He graduated from South Hunterdon Regional High School in 1973. He was an author of children’s books which include “Little Charlie Bass,” “Mystical Monkey” and “B Pelican.” He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are a son, Jeremy L. (and spouse Brittany) Conover, North Manchester; a daughter, Donna M. Conover, Denton, Texas; four sisters, Phyllis Carver, Carolyn Tsardoulias, Nancy Furler and Marie Conover, all of Lambertsville, N.J.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Calling is one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to the family, c/o McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114W, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent via mckeemortuary.com
