Raymond R. McCartney   

     Raymond R. McCartney, 77 of Lorain died on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Amherst Hospital following a brief illness.

     Mr. McCartney was born in Grantsville, WV on June 26, 1931, the son of the late Lee and Muyrel (nee Richards) McCartney. He has lived in Lorain for the last year. He was a auto mechanic and operated a Sunoco Service Station in Grafton for 3 years.

     He served in the U.S. Army as a private during the Korean War. He earned the Korean Service Medal W/2 Bronze Stars, United Nations Service Medal, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge.

     He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Grafton. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and working on cars. 

     Mr. McCartney is survived by daughters Rayetta S Alvarado, Samantha L Tipton both of Lorain, son  Raymond E McCartney of Lorain, 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren,  sisters Marylin While, Evedean Cunningham both living in Texas, Mary Seitner of Warsaw, Indiana, brother Darrell McCartney of Wellington, a half sister Doris Puckett Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

     In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Leon McCartney, Russell McCartney and a sister Ruby McKenna.

      Friends may call on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 from 10:00 AM until services at Noon in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio with Rev. Matt Jones, pastor of the Broadway Assembly Church, officiating.

     Burial will be in the Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township  with full military honors provided jointly by The American Legion Post 30 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 451.

CONDOLENCES

From:        Don Killinger
Relation:    Friend

So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that we care about you and are praying that the Peace of God will be yours during this time and in the months ahead. From reading the obituary he was clearly a dedicated father and grandfather. Also, his military service to our country is very commendable. I know he will be sorely missed.
God bless his dear family.


From:        Augie Segarra
Relation:    Friend

Hi. Even though I do not personally know most of you, I wanted to extend my deepest condolences to all the family and loved ones.  My prayers go out to you in hopes that they will bring some level of comfort at this difficult time.  Please, try to find that comfort and support in one another to help each other regain some normalcy during this painful time of transition.  On behalf of some of the employees at US Steel, and myself, we are so sorry for your loss.

With saddened hearts, Augie and the gang.