Raymond L. Harpst, Fredonia (Delaware Township) passed away at the UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, with his family by his side on Friday evening, Dec. 18, 2020. He was 82.

Ray was born in Greenville on Nov. 6, 1938, a son of the late George Daniel and Hattie M. (Reimold) Harpst Sr. He was a graduate of the former Fredonia Delaware High School.

On April 30, 1960, he married the former Viola A. Munnell, who survives.

Ray had been employed in the Extrusion Department of R.D. Werner Co., from which he had retired. He was a member of the Werner Retiree Club and was an avid follower of all Pittsburgh professional and college sports.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Fredonia United Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife of 60 years, Viola, he is survived by his children Rex Harpst, Imperial, Rachelle Harpst, St. Louis, Mo., Renita (Mark) Robertson, Virginia Beach, Va., and Rod (Shannon) Harpst, Pittsburgh; and six grandchildren, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Jaclyn, Madilyn, Derek and Nicolyn Harpst.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Albert Harpst and George Harpst Jr.; and three sisters, Lucile Harpst, Charlotte Redzinak and Joan Harpst.

HARPST

Raymond L., 82, Fredonia (Delaware Township)

Visitation: 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday (12-22-2020) at the ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc. 169 Second St., Fredonia. COVID 19 restrictions will be observed. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.snyderfh.com

Funeral service: 11 a.m. Wednesday (12-23-20) in the funeral home.

Interment: Millbank Cemetery.