Raymond C. Straub, age 53, of Coal Township passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Northumberland on April 11, 1971, he was one of 5 children born to the late Benjamin F. and Elsie L. (Foust) Straub Sr. He graduated from Shamokin Area High School. For over 25 years, Raymond has been employed by HH Knoebel’s and Sons, Elysburg.
Raymond was active as a volunteer fire fighter with Elysburg Fire Company, until his health began to fail. He was a very loving and kind person. He was very family oriented, a loving husband and devoted father. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also liked woodworking.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 28 years, Barbara Straub; sons, Andrew Hassinger and wife Jen, Berwick; Ryan Knopp and wife Veronica, Kulpmont; daughters, Misty Straub and Madison Straub, both at home; grandchildren, McKenna Knopp, Nevaeh Katalinas, Xavier Katalinas, Kender Knopp and Bently Knopp; many nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Butch McCabe. He is also survived by 3 brothers and a sister.
At his family’s request, all services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are being graciously accepted by his family to help defray his final expenses.
Online messages of comfort for his family may be sent to condolences@HellerFuneralHomeLLC.com.