Ray E. Pry

Ray E. Pry, 90, of Lewistown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Brookline Manor Nursing Home in Mifflintown. Born September 24, 1935, in Lewistown, Ray was a son of the late Lester and Grace (Keister) Pry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda (Ciecierski) Pry; a brother, Gary L. Pry; and sisters, Fay Arlene Pry, Gladys Ann Pry, and Josephine E. Spickler. Ray is survived by his devoted daughter, Renee E. Pry of Lewistown and his son, Daniel J. Pry of Washington; his granddaughter, Elise Boyd and her husband Anthony of Carbondale, Colorado, great-granddaughter Macalla Boyd of Denver, Colorado; his great-great-grandchild, Wesley Elise; and his loving siblings, James Pry and his wife Betty of Belleville, Carl Pry and his wife Donna of McVeytown, Janet Wilson and her husband Ronald of Lewistown, and Carol Johnson and her husband Harold of Maryland. A proud graduate of Lewistown High School, Class of 1954, Ray went on to honorably and faithfully serve his country in the United States Army. Faith was central to Ray's life. He served for many years as a lay minister in churches throughout the region and was a devoted member of Calvary Bible Church, where he shared his gifts as a Sunday school teacher and choir director. In his working years, Ray was employed at Standard Steel in Burnham and later dedicated many years of service to Penelec until his retirement. He was also a talented and accomplished bowler, whose achievements earned him induction into the Seven Mountains Hall of Fame. For many years, Ray was a familiar and beloved fixture at Lewistown Lanes, where he generously taught and mentored bowlers of all ages.
Ray will be remembered as a man of deep faith, a skilled carpenter, and someone who never allowed his hands to be idle. He found great joy in spending time in his garage repairing and building things for neighbors, friends, and loved ones-a quiet but meaningful ministry through which he faithfully served others. All services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to King-Barr Funeral Home LLC, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown. Online condolences may be shared at www.kingbarrfuneralhome.com