May 10, 1919

June 18, 2002

 Raymond Stafford...    

Raymond R. Stafford, 83, of RR1 – Box 50C, Liberty, Tioga County, formerly of Ephrata, died Tuesday afternoon at 2:10 PM in Williamsport Hospital, Lycoming County, where he was a patient for one day.  His death followed a very brief illness.  Born in New Holland, Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Henry and Elsie (Fox) Stafford.  His wife, Grace B. (Sweigart) Stafford, died January 1, 1998.  He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ephrata (Lincoln), Lancaster County.  Stafford retired in 1980 after working 33 years with the former Parish Pressed Steel, now Dana Corporation, at their former Reading location.  A Marine Corps veteran of World War II he served as a corporal in the Pacific Theatre.  He resided in Tioga County for the past 4 years and was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and bowler.  His memberships include the Adamstown and Liberty VFW, Hillside Rod & Gun Club, Blossburg, PA, and Arnot Sportsman’s Club, Arnot, PA.  Surviving is a daughter, Teresa L., married to John W. Groff, Ephrata; a son, Raymond R., Jr., married to Wanda L. (Hornberger) Stafford, Ephrata; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; 3 sisters, Cora, married to Harold Wenger, Denver, PA; Irene, married to William Flickinger, Ephrata, PA; and Hilda Hornberger, Lititz, PA; and a brother, George, married to Mary Jane Stafford, Ephrata, PA.  He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Frank, Paul and Henry Stafford.

The family asks that you refrain from sending flowers, as Ray didn't really like flowers.  Contributions in his memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.