For Immediate Service, 24 Hours a Day,
Call 724-349-2000 or 724-254-4342


Bom-Wrapper

About An Amazing Life|Help

Raymond James "Ray"
Stankiewicz

February 18, 1936 – November 8, 2018

Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz Raymond Stankiewicz
Share this tribute
Memorial Candles Lit for Raymond | SEE ALL
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
— Rairigh - Bence Funeral Home, Inc. of Indiana
"My sincere condolences on the loss of your dad . May memories serve to comfort you. Prayers. "
— Rosemarie D Satyshur
" I had worked for Ray for several months and knew well that he was a hard worker when I got a coveted invitation to go waterskiing. I..."
— John
"Dad, I am and will miss you but happy you have true peace now!"
— Lorrie Clare
"It was because of Ray, that my son, John Cerovich met the girl of his dreams. When John was 16 years old, I thought he needed a little ..."
— Edith Cerovich
"I love you Dad, and miss you greatly. Have fun golfing and water skiing in heaven. Thank you for everything, "
— Leslie
"Godspeed Dad!! I will always love you!! Thank you for teaching me to "let go of the rope"."
— Lynnie, Craig, and Charlie

Obituary for Raymond James "Ray" Stankiewicz

Print
Raymond James “Ray” Stankiewicz, 82, of Indiana, founder and owner of the 700 Shop Men’s Clothing Store in Indiana, died peacefully, Thursday, November 8, 2018 at St. Andrews Village. Born in 1936 in Everson, PA, Fayette County, he was a son of the late Raymond and Sarah (Skilone) Stankiewicz and eldest brother to Leonard and Kenneth. He met the love of his life, the former Marlene Antoinette Nebeseny in high school, and married her on August 9, 1958. In 1963, he, his wife, and two daughters moved to Indiana PA to work as the manager of Pennshire Clothing. After working at Pennshire, he relocated up the street to work at Leon’s Men’s’ Clothing store. He later purchased Leon’s and changed the name to the 700 Shop as the building sits on the corner of the 700th block of Philadelphia Street. Ray later opened and operated two additional 700 Shops; one in the Indiana Mall and one in Kittanning. He remained a primary figure in downtown Indiana until 2010, when he retired to enjoy time with his family.

Ray was an avid golfer, frequenting MeadowLanes Golf Club, and golfing with friends, John Walker and Brian Hughes. He also loved boating and was an avid slalom water skier. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband and father. He and his wife, Marlene, and their four children spent most summer weekends at Twolick Dam, enjoying the lake. When they were not boating, they vacationed in Stone Harbor, NJ and spend time watching Steeler football. He was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, as well as the Knights of Columbus.

He is remembered by his wife, Marlene A. Stankiewicz, Indiana and by his children: Raymond Nicholas Stankiewicz, III, Indiana, PA; Leslie S. Cerovich (John), Kailua, HI; Marilyn S. Murphy (Craig), Joppa, MD; and Lorraine S. Clare, Malvern, PA. He has two surviving granddaughters: Kristen Francis Clare, Boston, MA and Kathelia Margaret Clare, San Jose, CA. Ray’s only surviving brother is Kenneth Stankiewicz (Sherrie), Scotdale, PA. He is also dearly missed by his grand dog, Charlie E. Bear. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Stankiewicz.

Friends will be received Thursday, November 15th from 6pm until 9pm at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 11 AM at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church. Entombment will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Bernard School, 300 Clairvaux Dr, Indiana, PA 15701, or to the VNA Hospice of Indiana County, Medical Arts Building, Suite 3000, 850 Hospital Rd., Indiana, PA 15701.

Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.rbfh.net .

To send flowers to the family of Raymond James "Ray" Stankiewicz, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Visitation

When Thursday, November 15th, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Service Information

When
Friday, November 16th, 2018 11:00am
Location
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church
Address
200 Clairvaux Drive
Indiana, PA 15701

Interment Information

Location
St. Bernard Mausoleum
Address
200 Clairvaux Drive
Indiana, PA 15701
Share by: