Raymond C. Graham, 93, of Shelbourne Assisted Living, Butler, formerly of Harlansburg, passed away Friday morning at his residence.

Born April 4, 1916, in Ellwood City, he was the son of Charles and Effie Johnson Graham.

He married Verle Ruth McCurdy on Oct. 12, 1940. She passed away April 2, 1999.

Ray was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 473rd Ordinance Evacuation Unit as a sergeant.

He retired from Etna Standard as a machinist. Ray was a member of Harlansburg Presbyterian Church where he formerly served as a trustee. He was a member of the Paws & Taws, enjoyed travel and restored a 1917 Model T Ford car.

Ray is survived by a son, Ronald R. Graham of Knoxdale; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda R. and Don Miller of Saxonburg; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren

In addition to his parents, and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer Graham, James Graham and George Graham; and three sisters, Jennie Smith, Pearl Rodgers and Beulah McCurdy.

<B>GRAHAM</B> — Visitation for James C. Graham, who passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.A service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at the funeral home. The Rev. Monica Hamilton of Harlansburg Presbyterian Church will officiate.Burial will be at Mount Hermon Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Harlansburg Presbyterian Church, 385 Old Route 19, New Castle, Pa. 16101.Online condolences may be received at www.cunninghamfh.com.