Ray L Wolfgang, age 89, of Valley View, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his residence.

He was born on Tuesday, November 8, 1927, in Rough and Ready, a son of the late Harvey V Wolfgang and the late Katie Mattern Wolfgang.

He was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.

He was a bookkeeper for the former A A Shade Egg Processing, Spring Glen, and retired as a bookkeeper for Gold Mills, Pine Grove.

He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.

He was also a member of FandAM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View.

Ray enjoyed hunting, collecting sports cards, and metal detecting.

Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were four brothers, Cleon Wolfgang, Norman Wolfgang, Guy Wolfgang, and Paul Wolfgang; and four sister, Elda Troutman, Iva Wolfgang, Gertie Deibler, and Dorothy Schreffler.

He is survived by his wife Tillie F Harner Wolfgang, to whom he was married for 54 years.

He is also survived by a daughter, Sandra E Lucas and her husband James of Hegins; a grandson, Douglas Lucas and his wife Angie of Hegins; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View, on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Floyd Sollenberger officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Hegins Area Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 678, Valley View, PA 17983.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .