Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Raymond Sands Obituary
He was born in Mehoopany, on Aug. 18, 1931, son of the late Gilbert R. and Ruth French Sands. Raymond was a 1948 graduate of Mehoopany High School and had been employed by Sproul Construction in Scranton as a truck driver for over 31 years.
Surviving are three sons, Raymond Jr., Mehoopany; Chris, Meshoppen; and Raymond, Falls; five daughters, Janice Mortimer, Tunkhannock; Sara Taylor, Wyalusing; Phyllis Reed, Falls; Areonna Gorden, Tunkhannock; and Mary Ruth Brown, Centermoreland; two brothers, Gilbert T. Sands, Tunkhannock; and Korah Sands, Centermoreland; a sister, Ruthann Smith, Lake Alfred, Fla.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Raymond was also preceded in death by two brothers, Donald R. Sands and Gary R. Sands; and three sisters, Ellen S. Miller, Rosemary Shoemaker and Francis Sands.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with the Rev. Charles Bishop. Interment will be in Vaughn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home, from 2 until the time of service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.shel donkukuchkafuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Sands
1 Entry
November 9, 2011
I am sorry for your loss
Caroline Race-Wintermute
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Raymond Sands's name
Memorial Events
for Raymond Sands
How to support Raymond's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Raymond Sands's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
