Shelatree

William Ray Shelatree, 48, of Prospect died Monday even-ing at Butler Memorial Hospital following an illness.

He was born June 12, 1959, in Pittsburgh, the son of Roy Albert and Caroline Ann Berthold Shelatree.

Before his illness, he worked at the Air-Turbine Propeller Co. in Zelienople.

He was mechanically inclined and enjoyed racing cars and hunting.

He attended The Presbyterian Church of Prospect.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Osborne Shelatree, whom he married June 16, 1997. He is also survived by his son, Joshua Shelatree at home; three sisters, Mrs. Fred (Fran) Reash, Mrs. Bill (Liz) Main and Mrs. John (Patricia) Sestak, all of Grove City; one brother, Rodger Shelatree of Prospect; a number of nieces and nephews; and a father-in-law, Robert Osborne of Prospect.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son.

<B>SHELATREE</B> — Friends of William Ray Shelatree, who died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the <B>Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home</B>, 387 Main St., Prospect. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Thursday night at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Allison, his church pastor, officiating.Burial will be private at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Prospect.Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Greater Pittsburgh, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.For more information go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.