Ray H. McCune 1945-2024

Born Jan. 17, 1945, in New Waterford, to the late Ray and Jean Hamilton McCune, the family moved to Canfield when Ray was 4.

Ray had a dedicated life of service to his country and community. He was a proud attendee of Canfield High School and a graduate of Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana. He earned a business degree in 1967 from his beloved alma mater, Penn State University, and achieved his MBA in finance from the University of Miami (Florida) in 1972. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army Special Security Group, having top security clearance, with a tour in Seoul, Korea.

Ray spent 40 years as a successful financial advisor — spending most of his career working with UBS / Paine Webber in Canfield.

A true community servant, Ray was past president of Austintown Rotary and Canfield Booster Club. He was a member of the Canfield Rotary Club, Tippecanoe Country Club, Sons of the American Revolution, Argus Lodge, Youngstown Shrine Club and a very active member of Canfield United Methodist Church, where he was a founder of the 39’ers Sunday school class.

Personally, Ray loved nothing more than spending time with his family and friends. He was passionate about playing golf, making sure his lawn was meticulously manicured, and spending his summers poolside at Canfield Swim Club. One of his proudest personal moments on the golf course was when he made a hole-in-one in 2023 at the age of 78.

Ray is survived by the love of his life of 42 years, Ruth Aey McCune, whom he married Aug. 28, 1982; three wonderful sons and daughters in-law, Ray (Julie), Rod (Christina) of Canfield and Ryan (Tricia) of Atlanta, Georgia; and six grandchildren, Stephanie, Raymond, Peyton, Rod, Nora and Ryan McCune. He adored both his children and grandchildren, and found tremendous joy in watching every extracurricular activity they participated in throughout the years.

To honor Ray’s remarkable life, calling hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, 3701 Starr Centre Drive, Canfield, OH 44406.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Canfield Baseball Club, PO Box 508, Canfield, OH 44406; or Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., Canfield OH 44406.

This obituary can be shared and condolences sent to the family at www.higgins-reardon.com.

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