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1941
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2024
Raymond Engle Obituary
He was born on March 29, 1941, to the late Wilmer J. and Josephine A. (Stankiewicz) Engle. He graduated in 1959 from the Reynoldsville Winslow Township High School.
Ray was married to his high school sweetheart, Betty Ann (Evans), in 1961. She survives. The couple recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.
He served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years, four active duty, two of which were on the Redfin Submarine, followed by two years in the reserves.
He was a lifetime truck driver and was employed with several companies including UPS, Riverside and Dilulo Trucking in DuBois.
He has four children: the late Raymond T. Engle Jr. (Colleen), Lisa (Bryan) Krepps, Kimberly (Rob) Fye, and Christopher Engle. He has 9 siblings: Daniel P. (Bunny) Engle, Jeanne M. (Bryce) Hall, Sharon L. Engle, Rita A. Meglio, Philip M. (Kim) Engle and the late Wilmer J. Engle Jr., James E. Engle, Michael A. Engle, Karen J. (Brad) Wells. He also has many nieces and nephews.
Ray has 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren that he enjoyed immensely.
He was preceded in death by his oldest son Raymond Jr.
He was a lover of all things to do with nature. Ray was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. He also enjoyed camping, hiking and boating. He loved being out on the water or in the woods. He enjoyed reading and studying native American stories and history.
He was a faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church throughout his life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church, 607 E. Main Street, Reynoldsville.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nick and Mary Dilullo
June 2, 2024
Dear Betty and family,
We were surprised at Ray's passing. Just happened to see it Thursday in the obituaries. We could not be at mass for Ray due to a conflict. Know that you certainly were in our thoughts and we pray that God gives you comfort in the days ahead. Ray will be missed. We valued our friendship that spans decades....
Sending our love and hugs.
Nick and Mary Dilullo
Jim Philp
June 1, 2024
Ray and I played football together at Reynoldsville High, under "Coach" Clarke and Mike Antonetti. He played End and I played Tackle, right beside him. Ray graduated two years ahead of me and we rarely saw each other until the late 1970"s. At that time, I was working in Sullivan County, PA and we somehow reconnected. Ray, his son Chris, my daughter Deanna and I shared some wonderful fishing and backpacking trips in the remote backwoods of Sullivan County.
Then, in 1980, Ray and I came to Maine to canoe the Allagash and to see moose (we found well over 40). I got to try my first lobster but Ray refused to "eat a bug that big". We also did some touring of the rest of the state after the canoeing. Mattawamkeag Wilderness Campground brought us a bear in the night and some incredible rapids in the river. We arrived at Cobbscook Bay State Park after dark and set up our tents with the ocean lapping the shore at our tent flaps. At first light, we were astonished to discover that the ocean was gone and that we were camped at the top of a cliff overlooking a thousand acres of mud. The 27-foot tide had gone out while we slept.
Some friends we met on the Allagash, the Gagnon brothers, came to PA for several years to hunt deer with Ray (many more deer in PA, but Maine has bigger ones). The Allagash trip convinced me of where I wanted to be and by 1984 my family and I had moved permanently to Maine. We still saw Ray occasionally on our trips to PA and on one occasion Ray and Betty drove to Reynoldsville from Minnesota to see us! We also met a couple of times in Maine while Ray had trucking layovers while awaiting a return load.
Ray, I have many fond memories. May you rest in peace.
Jim Philp
PS: Chris, if you are reading this, are you keeping the chain oiled?
Deanna Philp
June 1, 2024
I knew Ray through my father, Jim Philp. I tagged along on a number of outdoor adventures with Dad, Ray and Chris as a child. I knew Ray to be a good man and I am sorry for your loss.
Jim Philp
June 1, 2024
Ray and I played football together at Reynoldsville High, under "Coach" Clarke and Mike Antonetti. He played End and I played Tackle, right beside him. Ray graduated two years ahead of me and we rarely saw each other until the late 1970"s. At that time, I was working in Sullivan County, PA and we somehow reconnected. Ray, his son Chris, my daughter Deanna and I shared some wonderful fishing and backpacking trips in the remote backwoods of Sullivan County.
Then, in 1980, Ray and I came to Maine to canoe the Allagash and to see moose (we found well over 40). I got to try my first lobster but Ray refused to "eat a bug that big". We also did some touring of the rest of the state after the canoeing. Mattawamkeag Wilderness Campground brought us a bear in the night and some incredible rapids in the river. We arrived at Cobbscook Bay State Park after dark and set up our tents with the ocean lapping the shore at our tent flaps. At first light, we were astonished to discover that the ocean was gone and that we were camped at the top of a cliff overlooking a thousand acres of mud. The 27-foot tide had gone out while we slept.
Some friends we met on the Allagash, the Gagnon brothers, came to PA for several years to hunt deer with Ray (many more deer in PA, but Maine has bigger ones). The Allagash trip convinced me of where I wanted to be and by 1984 my family and I had moved permanently to Maine. We still saw Ray occasionally on our trips to PA and on one occasion Ray and Betty drove to Reynoldsville from Minnesota to see us! We also met a couple of times in Maine while Ray had trucking layovers while awaiting a return load.
Ray. I have many fond memories. May you rest in peace?
Jim Philp
PS: Chris, if you are reading this, are you keeping the chain oiled?
Cindy Engle
June 1, 2024
Rest in peace. I will never forget Dad and I coming down to the farm to hunt.
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