Raymond W. Webker 1932-2021 | News, Sports, Jobs – Youngstown Vindicator
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Raymond Wallace Webker, 89, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at his home.
He was born Feb. 3, 1932, in Mantua, a son of Raymond Henry and Mary Ida Pierce Webker.
Ray was a 1950 graduate of Chardon High School, going on to serve in the United States Army until 1952 in the 317th Tank Battalion.
Formerly of Andover, on March 27, 1953, he married Donna Jean Woodin. He worked as a repairman at Reliance Electric of Ashtabula until retirement in 1996, after 31 years.
After his retirement, Ray could be found portering cars with his wife, Donna, for John Rocco’s Great Lakes Chevy-Buick of Jefferson for more than 15 years.
Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He loved sports and volunteered as a baseball coach for more than 30 years, coaching Little League, high school and American Legion ball, sharing his love for the game with hundreds of kids.
Ray attended Crossroads Christian Church of Greenville, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gay M. Coon; as well as two sons-in-law, Dennis Freeman and Jeffery Savchuk.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years; three daughters, Barbara A Freeman and Patsy M. Savchuck, both of Greenville, Pa., and Deborah J. (Frank) Weese of Williamsfield; two sons, Raymond R. “Rusty” (Kristen) Webker and Allen L. (Cindy) Webker, both of Andover; a brother, Donald H. Webker of The Villages, Fla.; a sister, Joy M. Webker of Cuyahoga Falls; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Crossroads Christian Church, 805 Vernon Road, Greenville, PA 16125. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 134 Prospect St., Andover.
Memorial contributions may be made to any baseball team of your choice in Ashtabula County. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com.
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