The board of directors of Mount Bethel Cemetery recognized Ron Mable with a luncheon in his honor at the cottage in the cemetery following the November board meeting. Mable was presented with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to acknowledge his dedicated civic endeavors and his contribution to the well-being of his community.

At the turn of the 20th century, Mount Bethel Cemetery began to decline both in upkeep and in the number of burials. In 1994, Mable joined with more than 100 volunteers who mowed and cleaned up the entire cemetery. The next year, he became a board member, a position he held until his retirement in August 2024. In addition, he was the volunteer supervisor of the grounds for 30 years. Mable contributed his expertise in repairing and resetting stones, keeping the equipment in good working order, and attending to even the most minute detail. He also has an extensive knowledge of the history of the cemetery and those who are interred there.

In addition to aiding the cemetery, Mable is a member of the Columbia Lions Club and was named Lion of the Year for the 2019-20 club year. In 2023, he was honored by the Columbia Education Foundation for outstanding volunteer work in Columbia, his hometown. Additionally, he has received the Jimmy Sheckard Meritorious Community Service Award, the Habitat for Humanity Distinguished Hammer Award, and the New Era Red Rose Award.

Mable graduated from Columbia High School in 1953. There, he had participated in football, wrestling, and track and field, earning the title of district champion in shot put. A Millersville State College graduate, he earned a Bachelor of Science in education, majoring in geological science and minoring in history. He went on to earn a master's degree in education administration with honors.

He started his teaching career in the Columbia Borough School District as a special education and science teacher. He coached football, wrestling, and track and was the athletic director during his time there from 1958 to 1968. He then taught in the School District of Lancaster, later becoming an assistant principal and finally a principal before his retirement in 1992.

He and his wife, Barbara, have been married for 65 years. They have two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.