Ernst

Raymond F. Ernst, 83, of Jackson Township, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.

Born Feb. 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Raymond and Madeline (Schmid) Ernst.

He was the beloved husband of Arlene (Paulat) Ernst and the late Marianne Ernst; loving father of Elaine (Paul) Davis, Raymond J. (Mary Ann) Ernst, Jennifer (Chris) Ross, the late Joyce Marie, and a baby boy; stepfather of Kristin (Ken) Hackworth and Shannon Collins; grandfather (pap) of Damian Lyle, Trista Lyle, David Gracyzk, Michael (Tara) Davis, Raymond S. Ernst, Matthew (Shannon) Groesch, Jonathan Davis, Makenna Collins, Emma Hackworth, Julia Ross, Alex Ross, Aidan Collins and Rowan Collins; great-grandfather of Santini, Alayah and Liam Ernst; and brother of the late Eileen Schmitt.

Ray is also survived by his best friend, Bernie Jockell; and many loving relatives and friends, who will all miss him dearly.

Ray was an avid hunter, fisher and bowler. He enjoyed playing cards and traveling, and was also known to make a joke or two, or sing without warning.

ERNST — Family and friends of Raymond F. Ernst, who died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Divine Grace Parish, St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township.

Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Ray’s name to a charity of one’s choice.

Please visit www.devlinfuneralhome.com.

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