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Raylene Ballard Obituary
Raylene M. Ballard (Mrs. Peter Grazer), 63, of Kutztown, passed away on Friday
evening, November 30, 2018, at Lehigh
Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, Pa.
Born February 12, 1955, in
Mechanicsburg, Pa., she was the daughter of Raymond C. Ballard and the late Janice M. (Givler) Ballard. She and her husband of 39 years, Peter P. Grazer, were married on
November 17, 1979, in Allentown.
Raylene worked as a senior medical technologist in the laboratory of the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. She then was a senior project officer for ECRI Institute, Plymouth Meeting. She was a member of several professional clinical organizations, the Kutztown Quilt Guild and the East Penn Chapter #336, Order of the Eastern Star, Kutzown.
Raylene graduated in 1973 from East Pennsboro High School, Enola, Pa., and from Bridgewater College,
Bridgewater, Va., in 1977. She received her master's degree in clinical science and her master's degree in clinical
management from West Chester University in 1997. Raylene loved sewing, baking, reading, camping and
especially spoiling her niece, nephews, great-niece and great-nephews.
Raylene is survived by her husband, Peter; her father, Raymond C. Ballard and his companion, Vangie Noll,
Bethlehem; her four furry children: Baby, Tux, Midnight and Little Girl; her sisters, Charlann L. (Ballard) Warmkessel, wife of Terry L. Warmkessel, Kutztown, and Monda L. (Ballard) Bilger, wife of Mark D. Bilger, Schnecksville; her niece, Janice L. (Bilger) Burdi, wife of Joseph R. Burdi, Easton; her nephews, Brock D. Bilger, husband of Krissy J. (Kingma) Bilger, Laureldale, and Nick Quigley; her great-niece, Brooklyn; and her great-nephews, Boone and Jace. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Donna M. (Grazer) Steinleitner, wife of
David Steinleitner, Melbourne, Fla.; and her brother-in-law, George J. Grazer, husband of Mary Ellen (Quigley) Grazer, Emmaus.
When the one you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure…..
Funeral services for Raylene will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services PC, 14390 Kutztown Road,
Fleetwood, with Raylene's cousin, Rev. John Trout, officiating. A viewing will be held Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Raylene's memory to the Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508 or to the Humane Society of
Lehigh County, 640 Dixon Street, Allentown, PA 18103.
Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services PC,
Fleetwood, is honored to be caring for Raylene and her family. Online condolences may be offered at WalbertFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raylene Ballard
December 9, 2018
You have my deepest sympathies. I pray in your behalf, and I look forward to the day when we will welcome back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Ps 37:29
Cindy Kroh-Caswell
December 8, 2018
I am very sorry to hear of Raylene's passing. I knew her since grade school. She was such a kind and caring person. My prayers go out to her husband and family. I also remember her sisters from school. Rest In Peace dear Raylene.
Madelyn Quattrone
December 6, 2018
My heart goes out to Raylene's husband, family, and friends. Her gentle humor, generosity, and compassion will live on in the other people whose lives she touched.
Joe Dougherty
December 6, 2018
Hello Pete,
Raylene and I worked together on several projects @ ECRI. I remember her as a friendly and very caring person. Even though much time has passed since I last saw Raylene, her image is so vivid and thoughts of her goodness are so ingrained in my mind.
Please accept my condolences and may you and your family be comforted by knowing how positively Raylene impacted so many lives.
Stephen Helms
December 5, 2018
Pete,
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Raylene. May God comfort you at this time of sorrow.
Meredith Heffner
December 5, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with Raylene during my time at ECRI. She was always pleasant and very helpful. My condolences to her family and friends.
Barbara G Rebold
December 5, 2018
Raylene and I worked together on a few projects at ECRI. She was wonderful to work with and such a friendly colleague. She also spoke fondly of you, your father, her father and her nieces and nephews fondly. My sincere sympathies to your entire family.
Evelyn Kuserk
December 5, 2018
To the Ballard and Grazer families. I worked with Raylene at ECRI for many years. She was a kind and wonderful person. May you find peace and love in your cherished memories.
Fran Cortez Funk
December 5, 2018
Pete, My deepest sympathies... thanks for sharing with me the pictures of the beautiful life you and Raylene built together. You and family and in my thoughts and prayers.
Duane Crider
December 5, 2018
Pete and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences and prayers.
Duane Crider and Family.
Paige Brookins
December 5, 2018
Dear Officer Grazer,
Sending my prayers, thoughts and condolences to you and your family during this time of loss. May God's peace comfort you.
Paige M. Brookins
Art Augustine
December 4, 2018
Dear Pete and family,
My condolences on Raylene's passing. I worked with Raylene while at ECRI Institute. She always made time to help me or answer questions I had. I greatly appreciated the time we shared at ECRI Institute. She was a wonderful and caring person.
Art Augustine
Art Augustine
December 4, 2018
Dear Pete and family,
My condolences on Raylene's passing. I worked with Raylene while at ECRI Institute. She always made time to help me or answer questions I had. I greatly appreciate the time we shared at ECRI Institute. She was a wonderful and caring person.
Art Augustine
Art Augustine
December 4, 2018
Dear Pete and family,
My condolences on Raylene's passing. I worked with Raylene while at ECRI Institute. She always made herself available to help me or answer questions I had. I greatly appreciated the time we shared at ECRI Institute. She was a wonderful and caring person.
Art Augustine
andrew kelhart
December 4, 2018
Charlie and Terry, both Pam and I are saddened by Raylene's passing. She was brave and fought the battle. Now she is receiving glory in the arms of Christ together with all the saints.
JIm Keller
December 3, 2018
Dear Pete and Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I worked with Raylene for many years in ECRI Institute's Health Devices Group. She was a great contributor to our program and was extremely dedicated to ECRI's mission of helping to improve patient care. I can remember many friendly conversations with Raylene in which we made small talk about our families. You could tell that hers was the light of her life. She was very proud of the accomplishments of her nieces and nephews, husband Pete, sisters, and so many others. I am sure that she will be greatly missed. May God rest her soul.
Jim Keller
KIM SMITH
December 3, 2018
To the Ballard and Grazer families,
Our sincere condolences to all.
Treasure the time spent with Raylene and let those memories comfort you.
Kim (Werley) Smith and Tim
Kathy + Bob Pelczarski
December 3, 2018
Pete and family, Our hearts go out to you. At work, Raylene was always helpful ready and willing to answer any questions. As a person, Raylene was kind and caring. Bob and I still remember the fun we had together in Puerto Rico. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy & Bob Pelczarski
Diane Suba
December 2, 2018
Pete& Family, My heart goes out to all of you. So very sorry for your loss. Let the memories help you in the days ahead.
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