Raymond Edward Gump

Raymond Edward "Ed" Gump, 66, of Washington, died Thursday, February 9, 2017, in Canonsburg Hospital, surrounded by family.
He was born November 30, 1950, in Washington, a son of Jean Brooks Gump.
Mr. Gump was a 1968 graduate of Trinity High School.
He retired from Millcraft Industries as a machinist in 2013.
Mr. Gump was very artistic and worked with stained glass. He was a great seeker of knowledge. He enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he helped raise, and enjoyed helping people. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
On April 8, 1972, in Washington, he married Deborah Haney, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Grace (Bob) Reihner; two brothers, Daniel (Cheryl) Gump of Lincolnton, N.C., and Dave (Diane) Gump of Washington; a sister, Sherry (Don) Miner; four grandchildren, Desiree (Todd Toland) Smith, Julia Quarture, Dominic Quarture Jr. and Anthony Quarture; two great-grandchildren, Todd and Tanner Toland; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two daughters, Rachael Marie and Jenny Fay Gump, and a sister, Susan Colleen Gump.
Friends will be received from noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Piatt & Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington. A memorial celebration will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 19, in Canton Township Fire Hall, 700 Weirich Avenue, Washington.
Arrangements are entrusted to Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, Lawrence K. Donovan, director.
Condolences may be expressed at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com.