Obituary for James R. Gray James R. Gray, 90, of Erie, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 11, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Erie on October 20, 1928, the son of the late George C. and Bernice M. Richardson Gray. James worked as an instrument technician at Penelec for 42 years, retiring in 1989.
He was a past member of Messiah Lutheran Church. James loved to travel and would winter in Florida. He was a Western Square Dancer for over 22 years.
James enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and wine making. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his great-grandchildren at family get-togethers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ruth A. Deutsch Gray; his two sisters, Luella Morey and Arlene Dyckes; and his brother, Leonard Gray.
Survivors include his two daughters, Rev. Karen Kostur and her husband, William of Franklin, PA and Janet Gray of Erie; his two sons, Donald Gray and his fiancée, Kathy Fuller of North East and Robert Gray and his fiancée, Brenda Costigan, of Derry, New Hampshire; his granddaughter, Heather McKee and her husband Donald; and his three great-grandchildren, Danielle, Kendra, and Braydon. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at the VNA Hospice of Erie for the care they gave James.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. 5000 Wattsburg Rd. on Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to services there the following morning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Ave.
, Erie, PA 16510, or to the American Cancer Society – 2115 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508. To send flowers to the family of James R. Gray, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. James R. Gray October 20, 1928 – January 11, 2019 Share this tribute Funeral Details Memory Wall Photos & Videos Send Flowers Obituary for James R. Gray James R. Gray, 90, of Erie, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 11, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Erie on October 20, 1928, the son of the late George C. and Bernice M. Richardson Gray. James worked as an instrument technician at Penelec for 42 years, retiring in 1989. He was a past member of Messiah Lutheran Church.
James loved to travel and would winter in Florida. He was a Western Square Dancer for over 22 years. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and wine making.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his great-grandchildren at family get-togethers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ruth A. Deutsch Gray; his two sisters, Luella Morey and Arlene Dyckes; and his brother, Leonard Gray. Survivors include his two daughters, Rev.
Karen Kostur and her husband, William of Franklin, PA and Janet Gray of Erie; his two sons, Donald Gray and his fiancée, Kathy Fuller of North East and Robert Gray and his fiancée, Brenda Costigan, of Derry, New Hampshire; his granddaughter, Heather McKee and her husband Donald; and his three great-grandchildren, Danielle, Kendra, and Braydon. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at the VNA Hospice of Erie for the care they gave James. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. 5000 Wattsburg Rd.
on Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to services there the following morning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Ave. , Erie, PA 16510, or to the American Cancer Society – 2115 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508.
To send flowers to the family of James R. Gray, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. First Visitation When Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 2:00pm – 5:00pm Location Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. Address 5000 Wattsburg Road Erie, PA 16504 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for James’s visitation Guaranteed delivery before James’s visitation begins Second Visitation When Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. Address 5000 Wattsburg Road Erie, PA 16504 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for James’s visitation Guaranteed delivery before James’s visitation begins Service Information When Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 10:00am Location Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. Address 5000 Wattsburg Road Erie, PA 16504 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for James’s Service Guaranteed delivery before James’s service begins Interment Information Location Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery Address Norcross Road Erie, PA 16510 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for James’s interment Guaranteed same-day hand delivery. Place a Donation Choose from a Family Preferred Charity or select your own.
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