Raymond E. Williams

WILLIAMS – Raymond E., 64, Altoona, formerly of Northern Cambria, died April 6, 2009. Born Feb. 23, 1945, in Spangler, the son of George and Martha (Stiffler) Williams. Preceded in death by father; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Richard and Dorothy Wagner; sister-in-law, Charlotte Williams; and nephews, Troy and Greg Williams. Survived by mother, Martha, Patton; wife, Christine "Tina" (Wagner) Williams, Altoona; daughter, Melanie, wife of Craig Kollar, Chambersburg; son, Matthew, married to Eva (Riddell), North Huntingdon; and grandchildren: Allison and Isabelle Kollar and Tristen Williams. Brother of Edward (Karen) Williams, Patton. Also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Retired agent for Nationwide Insurance Co., Vinco. Ray enjoyed working with computers and electronics, fixing cars, traveling to the beach and enjoying life. He had a well-known sense of humor and a willingness to help those in need. Beloved husband, loving father and grandfather who will be truly missed by all who knew him. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria, where funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Pastor John Robinson II, officiating. Interment, McDowell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Raymond's memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Attn.: Tribute Gifts, Church St. Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, N.Y.  10008-0780. (www.michaeljfox.org)