SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Raymond L. “Ray” McGinnis, 70, of
Shinglehouse, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the Olean General
Hospital, Olean, NY, on Friday, October 18, 2024, after a long illness.
Born on Sunday, May 16, 1954 in Johnstown, PA, he was a son
of Jess and Esther Birge McGinnis. On October 9, 1993 in Shinglehouse, he
married Roberta G. Ackerson, who survives.
Ray was a graduate of United High School in Armagh, PA. He
served in Vietnam in the US Army as a Airborne Ranger. He had been employed by
the former Potato City Country Inn in Coudersport as a bartender and assistant
manager. He was also employed in sales for Adelphia Communications in
Coudersport. He was lastly employed as a oil field worker operator assistant
for Halliburton in Emporium, retiring in 2009.
Ray was a former member of the Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire
Department and the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530. He was an avid
outdoorsman. He loved fishing, 4 wheeling, snowmobiling, riding motorcycles,
and traveling. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially
his grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Roberta;
two daughters, Mandy L. (Toby) Smith and Sandy A. (Thomas) Walmer, both of
Shinglehouse; a son, Michael R. (Amanda Baker) Ackerson of Shinglehouse; four
grandchildren, Paige (Cole), Macayla (Gabriel), Ethan, and Katherine; a
great-grandson, Grayson; three siblings, Ervin (Margaret), Thelmie, and Peggy;
many nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Gladys M. Ramsey.
In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased by a son,
Raymond Lee McGinnis; a daughter, Michelle McGinnis; and eight brothers and
sisters.
In keeping with Ray’s wishes, there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roberta
McGinnis, PO Box 442, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Ray’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond
memory of Ray, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L.
Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.