Obituary
Raymond Richard Learn
Raymond Richard Learn, age 62, of Harborcreek, passed away to God's care on Monday, October 11, 2010 at his home after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on July 14, 1948 to the late Carl and Viola Learn of Harborcreek.
Ray attended Harbor Creek High School and graduated from the G.E. Apprentice Program and Gannon University with a Degree in Industrial Management. He retired from G.E. Transportation Systems in 2009 after 43 years of service. He was elected to the Harbor Creek School District Board of Directors in 2000 where he served until the days before his death. Ray was a past Director of the Erie District Bowling Association serving as First Vice President. He was a parishioner of St. James R.C. Church, a charter member of the East Erie Moose Lodge #593, a member of the Lawrence Park Athletic Club, Wesleyville Athletic Club, the G.E. Quarter Century Club, and a former member of the Perry Keystone Masonic Lodge #392.
He was an avid bowler all of his life and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Harriet Deeb Learn of Harborcreek; a son, Raymond (Carolee) of Smethport, Pa.; a daughter, Kimberly Learn Stewart (Daniel) of Harborcreek; two beloved grandchildren, Isabella and Nicholas Learn of Smethport, Pa.; five brothers, William (Susie) of Los Angeles, Calif., Alan (Sue), Matthew (Lori), Carl (Vicki) and Marty (Jackie) all of Harborcreek; two sisters, Cathy Van Luven (Wayne) of Wesleyville and Lillian (Dave) Zielinski of Harborcreek; aunts, Virginia Thompson of Erie, Betty Bennett of Florida, Lillian Turie of Dunkirk, N.Y. and Helen Swahn (Clarence "Bucky") of Erie; uncles, Robert Learn (Eleanor) and Jack Learn all of Harborcreek, Dick Learn (Shirley) and Robert Turie (Marjean) all of Fla.; several nieces, nephews and in-laws.
He was preceded in death by three aunts, Barbara Jean Learn "Big Barb", Barbara Jean Learn "Little Barb" and Pearl Curry; and two uncles, Gordon Thompson and Bud Bennett. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 5 p.m.and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a Prayer Service there on Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. James R.C. Church.
Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to support Pancreatic Research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Ray Learn for Pancreatic Research to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 100 North Charles St., Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201. To send condolences visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.
He was born on July 14, 1948 to the late Carl and Viola Learn of Harborcreek.
Ray attended Harbor Creek High School and graduated from the G.E. Apprentice Program and Gannon University with a Degree in Industrial Management. He retired from G.E. Transportation Systems in 2009 after 43 years of service. He was elected to the Harbor Creek School District Board of Directors in 2000 where he served until the days before his death. Ray was a past Director of the Erie District Bowling Association serving as First Vice President. He was a parishioner of St. James R.C. Church, a charter member of the East Erie Moose Lodge #593, a member of the Lawrence Park Athletic Club, Wesleyville Athletic Club, the G.E. Quarter Century Club, and a former member of the Perry Keystone Masonic Lodge #392.
He was an avid bowler all of his life and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Harriet Deeb Learn of Harborcreek; a son, Raymond (Carolee) of Smethport, Pa.; a daughter, Kimberly Learn Stewart (Daniel) of Harborcreek; two beloved grandchildren, Isabella and Nicholas Learn of Smethport, Pa.; five brothers, William (Susie) of Los Angeles, Calif., Alan (Sue), Matthew (Lori), Carl (Vicki) and Marty (Jackie) all of Harborcreek; two sisters, Cathy Van Luven (Wayne) of Wesleyville and Lillian (Dave) Zielinski of Harborcreek; aunts, Virginia Thompson of Erie, Betty Bennett of Florida, Lillian Turie of Dunkirk, N.Y. and Helen Swahn (Clarence "Bucky") of Erie; uncles, Robert Learn (Eleanor) and Jack Learn all of Harborcreek, Dick Learn (Shirley) and Robert Turie (Marjean) all of Fla.; several nieces, nephews and in-laws.
He was preceded in death by three aunts, Barbara Jean Learn "Big Barb", Barbara Jean Learn "Little Barb" and Pearl Curry; and two uncles, Gordon Thompson and Bud Bennett. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 5 p.m.and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a Prayer Service there on Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. James R.C. Church.
Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to support Pancreatic Research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Ray Learn for Pancreatic Research to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 100 North Charles St., Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201. To send condolences visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.
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