Temple University Athletics
Former Temple Softball and Basketball Coach Veronica "Ronnie" Maurek Passes Away
10.3.11 | Softball, Women's Basketball
Maurek was Temple's first-ever softball coach
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Veronica “ Ronnie” Maurek, the first-ever Temple University head softball coach, passed away on Thursday, September 29, at the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. She was 66.
In 1974, Ronnie came to Temple as one of its full-time women's head coaches when the team played what she called a “high-powered” 10-game schedule. Ronnie coached softball at Temple University for 17 years, amassing 307 wins and numerous conference titles.
While at Temple, she was an instructor in Temple's Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Department from 1974-79. Ronnie also served as the head women's basketball coach from 1974-78, and was the Administrative Assistant to the Acting Associate Athletic Director for Women during the 1983-84 academic year.
She was a co-founder of the Philadelphia Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Softball Conference, which she helped form in 1977 to determine a local Division I champion.
Prior to Temple, Ronnie enjoyed a long and distinguished All-American playing career at the women's major fastpitch level, and led multiple Amateur Softball Association teams to state and regional championships. Incredibly, she is a member of athletic hall of fames for Lehigh Valley Softball and Basketball, Allentown Central Catholic, East Stroudsburg University, the Philadelphia ASA and most recently the Pennsylvania ASA.
Ronnie played professional softball for the Pennsylvania Liberties. In 1991, she joined Longstreth Sporting Goods as softball manager to start and build the fastpitch business. In May of 2011, she was recognized for her commitment of 20 years to Longstreth Sporting Goods and more importantly, to the sport of fastpitch softball.
Also known as “40” during her distinguished athletic career, Ronnie was the daughter of the late John J. and Stella (Kluscarits) Maurek. She was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic and went on to obtain her undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University and her Master's from West Chester University.
She is survived by her companion, Cheryl Travis, of Boyertown; a son at home, Colby David; her sister, Eileen David, of Schnecksville; a niece, Julie Miller, of Northampton; nephew, Gregory David, of Allentown; great nieces, aunts and uncle's, and her beloved dogs, Quincy, Duke and Lola.
Two Memorial Services will be held: Friday, October 7, from 6-8:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st Street, Northampton, Pa. and Saturday, October 8, from 1-4:00 p.m. at the Keystone Fire Hall, Walnut and Spring Streets, Boyertown, Pa., which will include a luncheon. The services will be interactive with family and friends having the opportunity to share personal reflections. Private burial services will be in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton, Pa. Memorials may be presented to the Pottstown Memorial Regional Cancer Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown, Pa. 19464.
In 1974, Ronnie came to Temple as one of its full-time women's head coaches when the team played what she called a “high-powered” 10-game schedule. Ronnie coached softball at Temple University for 17 years, amassing 307 wins and numerous conference titles.
While at Temple, she was an instructor in Temple's Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Department from 1974-79. Ronnie also served as the head women's basketball coach from 1974-78, and was the Administrative Assistant to the Acting Associate Athletic Director for Women during the 1983-84 academic year.
She was a co-founder of the Philadelphia Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Softball Conference, which she helped form in 1977 to determine a local Division I champion.
Prior to Temple, Ronnie enjoyed a long and distinguished All-American playing career at the women's major fastpitch level, and led multiple Amateur Softball Association teams to state and regional championships. Incredibly, she is a member of athletic hall of fames for Lehigh Valley Softball and Basketball, Allentown Central Catholic, East Stroudsburg University, the Philadelphia ASA and most recently the Pennsylvania ASA.
Ronnie played professional softball for the Pennsylvania Liberties. In 1991, she joined Longstreth Sporting Goods as softball manager to start and build the fastpitch business. In May of 2011, she was recognized for her commitment of 20 years to Longstreth Sporting Goods and more importantly, to the sport of fastpitch softball.
Also known as “40” during her distinguished athletic career, Ronnie was the daughter of the late John J. and Stella (Kluscarits) Maurek. She was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic and went on to obtain her undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University and her Master's from West Chester University.
She is survived by her companion, Cheryl Travis, of Boyertown; a son at home, Colby David; her sister, Eileen David, of Schnecksville; a niece, Julie Miller, of Northampton; nephew, Gregory David, of Allentown; great nieces, aunts and uncle's, and her beloved dogs, Quincy, Duke and Lola.
Two Memorial Services will be held: Friday, October 7, from 6-8:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st Street, Northampton, Pa. and Saturday, October 8, from 1-4:00 p.m. at the Keystone Fire Hall, Walnut and Spring Streets, Boyertown, Pa., which will include a luncheon. The services will be interactive with family and friends having the opportunity to share personal reflections. Private burial services will be in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton, Pa. Memorials may be presented to the Pottstown Memorial Regional Cancer Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown, Pa. 19464.
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