Raymond D. DeBonis, 86, of Canfield, Ohio, formerly of Hubbard, passed away surrounded by his loving family at home on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Raymond was born Feb. 27, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Dominic and Mary A. Manilla DeBonis.

He was a 1956 graduate of Hubbard High School and later received his bachelor's degree from Grove City College.

Raymond was in management for many years, where he worked on the manufacturing of railroad equipment at Greenville Steel Car Co., GATX, Electric Furnace in Salem, Pittsburgh Forging, and Lyco Manufacturing. He retired in 2001.

He was past president of American Welding Society and life member of American Welding Association.

He was a member of Canfield Presbyterian Church, where he was an elder, and a former member of Hubbard Presbyterian Church.

He also was a member of Round Table Wood Carvers.

Raymond was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served with the 348th Division at Fort Bragg, N.C.

His hobbies included his 1940 Ford, wood carving of ducks and Santa Clauses, and collecting antiques.

He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his family: his wife, the former Carol J. Doughton, whom he married July 8, 1961; his children, Amy L. DeBonis of Columbus, Ohio, James R. (Jeanne) DeBonis of Brecksville, Ohio, and Scott R. (Kimberly) DeBonis of Canfield, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Dominic DeBonis and Anthony DeBonis.

His parents preceded him in death.

Contributions may be made in Raymond's memory to Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main St., Canfield, Ohio 44406-1428.

DeBONIS

Raymond D., 86, of Canfield, Ohio, formerly of Hubbard, Ohio.

Visitation: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday (4-26-24) in Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main St., Canfield.

Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday in the church.

Raymond will be laid to rest at Hubbard Union Cemetery.

Arrangements: STEWART-KYLE FUNERAL HOME, Hubbard.

Online condolences: www.stewart-kyle.com.