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Raymond McElhattan Obituary
He was born Sept. 8, 1950, in Oil City, the oldest son of Raymond and Ruth McElhattan.
Ray was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa.
He owned his own painting business for 40 years and was an abstract artist his entire life. He was a lover of dogs and spent numerous hours and miles walking them throughout the town.
He is survived by his mother, Ruth McElhattan of Punxsutawney, along with his siblings, brother Bruce McElhattan (Susan), brother Kevin McElhattan, and sister Kristin (Wesley) Crawford, and three nephews, David (Swathi Srivastava) McElhattan, John (Matt) McElhattan and Alex (Carly) Crawford.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond McElhattan, Sr.
There will be no services held per Ray's request. Arrangements are under the direction of the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
Interment will be in Circle Hill Cemetery, Punxsutawney.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Ray, to the Butler County Humane Society or to Asera Care Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Mahoning Riverside Manor for their love, support and kindness. They would also like to thank Asera Care Hospice for the continued compassion and excellent care and friendship.
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Mike Rundel
March 16, 2025
To the McElhattan family, my sincere condolences, truly. Ray and I were classmates at PHS and friendly competitors in the painting business in Punxsy. We could sure waste a lot of time downtown at Larry Shema's paint store....telling stories. But it was worth every minute. We always left laughing.
Cathy Wilson
March 15, 2025
Mrs. McElhattan and Family -
I am very sorry to read of Ray´s passing. I remember Ray years ago in my Sunday school classes. He was a very nice young man. I also recall how happy my mother was with the work that he did for her several years before her passing. ...You all have my heartfelt condolences.
God bless,
Cathy Wilson
Terri McElhattan
March 15, 2025
So sorry for the loss of Raymond. He led a remarkable life that truly made an impact on family, friends, and pets. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Terri and Greg McElhattan
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Greg McElhattan
March 15, 2025
To my Aunt Ruth and many cousins as we know time has separated us all, know the sadness I feel with losing yet another family member, RIP cousin Ray your now with my mom and dad and all the rest of. amen
Pam Meanor Boyer
March 15, 2025
So sorry to hear about Ray. We were neighbors for many years. Love and prayers to his Mother and his family Pam Meanor Boyer
Theresa
March 14, 2025
It was an honor caring for Ray at the manor, such a wonderful guy!
Carol Mottern
March 14, 2025
Ray was a great guy! I so enjoyed visits with he and Ruth. He always had such interesting things to talk about and was a very kind gentle man. He will be missed. Prayers for all of his family
Judy Brennan
March 14, 2025
My sincere condolences for Ray's passing. I have known Ray almost my entire life starting with Mary A. Wilson Elementary School. I always enjoyed his sense of humor. My mother's yard backed onto the Mahoning Creek dike, which Ray liked to walk. While on visits with her, I would get to "catch up" with Ray, if he was going by on one of his walks. He was a really nice person, who, I am sure, will be missed.
Karen Gattuso Mentz
March 14, 2025
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Larry Shema
March 14, 2025
Remembering many good conversations with Ray. Rest in peace my friend.
Julie and Jack Vasalani
March 13, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to Raymond’s family. May many good memories help you through this difficult time. To his mother, Ruth and Raymond’s siblings, Bruce, Kristin and Kevin, to all of his family, you are in our hearts and in our thoughts. May Raymond now be at peace.
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