Raymond H. Stevens

VERNON - Raymond H. Stevens, 71, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home in Vernon Township following a long illness.

Mr. Stevens, son of the late Raymond C. and Isabelle (Rush) Stevens, was born in Hamburg June 15, 1941. He was a lifelong resident of Sussex County having lived in Vernon Township for the past 15 years.

Mr. Stevens worked for Ames Rubber Corp. in Hamburg for 18 years, retiring in 2011. In the past he also worked as a part-time police officer in Hamburg and served with the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1963.

Mr. Stevens was predeceased by a sister, Jacqualin Perry, and is survived by his daughter, Karen Podobed, of Hamburg; sister, Patricia Fulkrod, of Branchville; and his grandson, Julian Podobed, whom he enjoyed spending time with.

Private cremation has been entrusted to F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main St., Franklin.

Memorial donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, N.J. 07860. Condolences may be sent to www.fjohnramseyfuneralhome.com.