Donald Paul Ray, 90, of Chippewa Township, passed away on May 29th, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 17th, 1935, a son of the late Raymond J. Ray and Pauline Knapp Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Richard Ray, a sister-in-law, June Ray and a sister, Joan Rosser. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Christine (Tina) Cruzan Ray, his children, Dr. Annmarie (Chris Belcher) Ray, Michael (Elizabeth) Ray, Julie (Sean) Murphy and his stepsons, J. Scott (Arletta) Cruzan, and Carl (Alison) Cruzan, his grandchildren: Katherine Belcher, Alexander Belcher, Nicole Ray, Jessica Ray, Caroline Murphy, Luke Murphy, Jacob Cruzan, Rachel (Derek) German, and Ava Cruzan, his brother, Paul (Mary Ann) Ray and his brother-in-law, Dr. Gary Rosser.

Donald graduated from The University of Detroit, earning a BS in accounting and an MBA in finance. He spent 40 years in banking, becoming an executive officer in various capacities. He served on numerous boards, both professional and charitable. He loved playing golf, bridge, reading, cruising and going on road trips. He also volunteered at a soup kitchen and delivered Meals-on-Wheels for many years. He was an active member of Chippewa United Methodist Church, serving on the Mission Committee for several years. He also was an Army veteran. His memory was phenomenal, and he always had a story to tell.  A Visitation will be held on Saturday June 7th at 10-11 A.M. at the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, followed by a memorial service from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald’s name may be made to Blackhawk Area Meals-on-Wheels, P.O. Box 1573, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, or to the Chippewa United Methodist Church breakfast ministry. Professional arrangements and services were entrusted to Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.