Charles J. Ray's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in New Derry, Pennsylvania

Charles J. Ray

December 21, 1926 - June 7, 2025 (98 years old)

New Derry, Pennsylvania

Charles J. Ray's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in New Derry, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Matthew X Merlin Funeral Home Inc.

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Charles J. Ray

December 21, 1926 - June 7, 2025 (98 years old)

New Derry, Pennsylvania

Charles J. Ray Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 7, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Charles J. Ray of New Derry, Pennsylvania. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles J. Ray to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Ray and Mary Ray (Vogus); his wife Gertrude Cora Bridge Ray; his siblings, Edward, Paul Ray and Nancy Liberoni; and his stepgrandson Jeremy Scifo.

He is survived by: his children, Charles J. Ray (Donna) of Phoenix, AZ., Susan Lichtenfels (Richard) of Armagh, Paulette Brown (James) of New Derry and Anita Scifo (Joseph) of Bradenville; his siblings, Dick Ray (Joanne) of Greensburg, Vianna "Ginger" Butala (Tony) of Latrobe, Patricia Terdle of Hostetter and Mary Jane Zarzeczny of North Huntingdon; and his grandchildren, Richard Lichtenfels, Lisa Akers, Christopher Ray (Michelle), Michael Ray (Rachel), Alyssa Lape (Brandon), Maria Hagenbrook (Ryan), Cristen Scifo and Joseph Scifo. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Matthew X Merlin Funeral Home Inc.



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