February 09, 2020

Anna,  Just found out about Ray’s death.  He was a great guy and remember him at our wedding.
Love, Amy in Cleveland

August 13, 2018

I had the pleasure of working with Ray for almost two years. During that time, he was so kind, considerate, funny, and engaging. As a student employee, he took a genuine interest in what I was doing on campus whether it be in class or extracurriculars. I genuinely loved working beside him. His interests always astounded me, as they were so wide reaching, making him a true renaissance man. We could talk about anything from history to current events to literature to music and art, conversations which came so easily and made my laborious work of unpacking boxes so much better. I can honestly say that during those two years, he became more than a co-worker and boss to me, but a friend. He’s such a smart, interesting man who will be sorely missed by all. My deepest condolences to the family.
Alec Hersh

July 11, 2018

Ray helped me prepare my classes for 30 years.  He was so kind, generous, and composed. I was sorry to be out of town for the funeral and miss the chance to offer my condolences in person. With great sympathy, Louise Stevenson 

July 02, 2018

So sorry Anna,
If he was half as nice as you, he must have been a great man! Miss you at Head Start!
Kathy Tomecek 
 

July 02, 2018

Anna,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Missy

June 30, 2018

My deepest sympathy to you Anna and your family at this time of loss. Please take care.
Diana Diehl 

June 28, 2018

As a staff person in the Math & Computer Science departments at Franklin & Marshall College, I had the pleasure of working with Ray several times each semester for the past 14 years during textbook ordering and delivery time.  Always appreciated his cheery and helpful manner, and his friendliness in saying “hello” and chatting a bit when out and about on campus.  My sincere sympathy to all of the family; he spoke of you all so fondly and I could tell he treasured each one of you. Peace, Cindi Dinger

June 28, 2018

As a faculty member at F&M from 1988 until 2007, I always found Ray to be very hardworking, friendly, and almost saintly in accommodating those faculty who rarely placed their book orders on time.  He seemed resigned to this fact, never complaining, always cheerful.  And he was invariably responsive to my requests.  My heart goes out to his family, whom I do not know.  I’m sure you are all sorely missing him.  Dorothy Louise

June 28, 2018

I am so glad I had the opportunity to share in Ray’s friendship over the past several years. I played trivia with him (and Anna) a few times a week. I will remember his laughter, his jokes, his taste in movies, ordering iced tea (like me) and meatball stromboli’s, his tender smile and kind personality, his thoughtfulness, sharing comments on Y&R and so much more…these are only some of the highlights of my friend who has gone before me. Hope to see you again Ray.  — One of the Fabulous Screaming Gophers (trivia team name)– Steve DiGuiseppe

June 28, 2018

Ray sounds like a wonderful man! I am so sorry for this unexpected loss. I pray for acceptance at such a hard time in your lives.
Kim Gomez

June 27, 2018

I saw and talked to Ray several times a semester when he delivered books to the Writers House at F&M. He always had a smile and time for a chat. He was always pleasant and engaging. I will miss him very much. My sincere condolences to your entire family. 
-Joanna Underhill

June 27, 2018

Dear Fulton Family,
It seems like just yesterday that we were neighbors on Pleasesant View Drive. I fondly remember Ray asking me to go up the street to shoot basketball with him on a number of occasions. This may not seem like a big deal, but when you are only 12 years old, having a 18 year old ask you to hang out with them was pretty cool. I will always remember Ray for being a kind and gentle person. I will be out of town this weekend, so unfortunately I will not be able to attend the service. My condolennces to the family during this difficult time.
Regards,Gary R. Erb

June 27, 2018

May you find strength and comfort from your faith, family and friends during this difficult time. I was a next door neighbor to Ray growing up in Willow Street.
With deepest sympathy,
Deb Erb Bledsoe
 

June 27, 2018

Dear Anna and Family, Ray was a lovely addition to the Niesley family. He will be remember for his beautiful smile and gentle manner. How grateful I am to Ray for loving Anna and her children when my brother no longer could. Love and blessings, Anne Niesley Black