Ray Ketler Obituary
Ray was born in New Castle on June 30, 1940 to the late Raymond S. and Christina (Mastrionni) Ketler, Sr.
Ray married his beloved wife, the former Joyce Bishop in 1964. She survives at home.
Ray was a graduate of New Castle High School. He was formerly a truck driver for Snyder Foods. He served in the United States Military during the Cuban Missile Crises from 1962 through 1964. In his retirement, he enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and attending their activities.
In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by his son, Gregg Ketler (Connie), daughter, Gayle Ketler, grandchildren Seth, Elise, and Braden Ketler.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by one brother Robert L. Ketler.
Services and interment will be held at a later date at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, PA.
Arrangements are entrusted to Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. New Castle, PA.
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