St. Johnsville: Ronald J. Miers, Ph.D., age 57, a long time St. Johnsville resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Berlin, CT. Ron was born on May 13, 1954 in Ilion, a son of the late Lawrence and Gertrude (Knowles) Miers. He was a graduate of Ilion High School. Dr. Miers continued his academic studies at Herkimer County Community College, receiving a Associates Degree in Accounting; Syracuse University at Utica College, receiving a Bachelors degree in Construction Management; and furthered his path in education by returning to college later in life to receive a Masters Degree, along with a PhD in Construction Management from SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry (ESF). Dr. Miers was currently working as an Associate Professor at Central Connecticut State University. At one time, he also held positions at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC and Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. Dr. Miers, extremely proud of his accomplishments, served professional affiliations at the national level, serving as Director of the Northeast Region for the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), the Journal of Construction Education and Research, the American Institute of Constructors (AIC) Journal, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Journal, and the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Journal of Construction Management. Although he had many professional accomplishments, his greatest passion and strongest loyalties belonged with his family, spending time with his grandchildren, who adored their "Poppy". Ron derived much pleasure from tending to his flower garden, golfing, fishing and woodworking. He truly enjoyed working on home projects. Ron is survived by his companion of 22 years, Diane Brown; a son, Ronald J. Miers II and his wife Kristina of Deep River, CT; a daughter, Melissa Miers and her companion Fredy of Ivoryton, CT; grandchildren, Anthony Miers and Sofia Yumbla; a brother, Gary Miers and wife Karen of Ilion; a uncle, Robert Miers and wife Mary, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls, NY. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend Ron's funeral service which will commence on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Carolyn Fletcher, officiating. Interment will take place in the spring at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harry J. Enea.