Raymond R. Ishman, 83, of Charlotte, NC and previously Sheffield, PA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.  

He was born on Nov. 26, 1939, in Barnett Twp., Forest County, PA the son of the late Alexander and Julia (Haight) Ishman.  He married Linda Eckstrom on August 27, 1977.

They were happily married for 31 years before her passing on November 12, 2008.

Ray worked as a Journeyman Machinist in the aerospace industry prior to his retirement.

Surviving relatives include six sons, Randy, Ray Jr., Chris (Rachel), Joshua (Amanda), Kyle (Jessica), and Alexander (Brandi); one daughter, Nicole; three grandchildren, Caleb, Eric and Marissa and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, his wife Linda, and son Dennis.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home, with the Rev. Calvin Cook, officiating.

Interment will be in Gibbs Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.