Guy D. Rainey 1951-2025

Guy was born Aug. 14, 1951, in New Castle, Pa., the son of the late Alma Schepp Rainey and the late Samuel J. Rainey Sr., both of New Castle, Pa.

He married the former Kathy Constas on Dec. 28, 1972. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

He graduated from New Castle High School in 1968 and attended Youngstown State University, majoring in business.

He worked for Packaging Corp. of America in Youngstown until he was transferred to the Ashland plant, where he worked as a foreman in 1984. He then started Rainey’s Landscaping in Ashland, which he oversaw until he retired in 2016.

He collected baseball cards and, for a while, owned the Ashland Baseball Card Shop. He enjoyed playing golf and his golf trips to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He also had a love for music and enjoyed introducing different genres to his children, including reggae and old Motown.

Also surviving are his children, Kristie McCollins of Poland and Dan Rainey (Lisa Montwori) of Worthington; grandchildren, Jordan Coy (Dr. Shelby Rohr) of Ashland and Hunter McCollins of Massillon; two brothers, Samuel J. (Amalia) Rainey Jr. and Anthony R. (Maria) Rainey, both of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother-in-law, James (Karen) Constas of Poland; and sister-in-law, Shirley Constas of Boynton Beach, Florida; a beloved aunt, Betty (Robert) Natale of New Castle, Pa.; and nieces, Camille Rainey, Danielle Rainey (Pete) Honer, Tabitha (Mario) Rainey-Pullara of Jacksonville, Florida, Kelly Todd and Emily (Nick) Rainey-Link, all of Los Angeles; and nephew, David Constas of Kyoto, Japan.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma, and father, Samuel.

Guy lived for his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed watching Jordan and Hunter in their sporting events. He loved playing cards with Hunter, loved to go to casinos and watched every sport imaginable from football to golf.

Though suffering and health problems that took over his life in recent years, he found solace in a song with the lyrics, ” I know one day / we will see the other side / the pain will wash away / in a holy water tide / and we’re all gonna be alright.”

Guy is going to be missed by all who knew and loved him with his bright blue eyes and the smile he carried for everyone.

Services are being prepared by Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, 3100 Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44511.

Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Grace Hospice, 7206 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.

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