Raymond L Pelyhes, Sr.

Raymond L. Pelyhes, Sr., 84, of Niles, entered into eternal life Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 11:19 a.m. in the emergency room at Trumbull Regional Medical Center after suffering a heart attack at Vista at the Ridge.

Ray was born March 12, 1935 in Ashtabula the son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth B. Kovacs Pelyhes and was a lifelong area resident.

A veteran of the United States Army, Ray served his country during the time between the Korean War and Vietnam.

A Tool & Die Maker, Ray retired from General Motors Lordstown Plant.

He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Niles. 

Ray had a passion for singing and sang with the Stephen Foster Chorus; along with singing in three different quartets and the St. Pius X and St. Stephen Church Choirss.  He enjoyed golfing, traveling, bowling, cooking and being with his family.

Ray was married on April 22, 1961 to the former Doris M. Dellick and s he preceded him in death on November 18, 2016.

Fond memories of Ray will be cherished by his son Raymond L. (Susan) Pelyhes Jr. of Youngstown.

Besides his parents, Ray was preceded in death by two sisters Mary Kissman and Helen Enos and by a brother James Pelyhes.

Calling hours will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:50 a.m. in the narthex of St. Stephen Catholic Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 in St. Stephen Catholic Church 129 W. Park Ave, Niles, Ohio 44446 with Fr. James Korda as celebrant.

Burial will follow in All Souls Cemetery, Cortland, Ohio.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road, NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated To Serving Your Loved Ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.

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