WOODSTOCK, GA -- Ron Daniels, former editor and publisher of Circuits Assembly, died Sunday at home. He was 56.

At the time of his death, he was editor of Circuitnet, an online news service, and principal consultant at ITM Consulting.

For 20 years, Daniels worked as an editor and, later, publisher for Printed Circuit Fabrication, Circuits Manufacturing, Circuits Assembly and HDI magazines. He came from industry, having spent 15 years at Westinghouse Defense Systems in Baltimore and Proto Systems in Atlanta. He was a former Marine, and after 9-11 wore symbols signifying his veteran status.

According to published reports, Daniels died suddenly at home in Woodstock, GA, outside of Atlanta.

He is survived by his wife, Judy and sons Jordan and Tim, his mother and one grandchild.

Donations in his name can be made to the American Red Cross.