Romaine (Davis) Ray
OBITUARY
Born February 18, 1925 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to parents Hosiah and Mildred (Evans) Davis, Romaine was married for 47 years to her late husband John Stewart Ray, Corporal U.S. Marine Corps and World War II Veteran.
In addition, Romaine, an American Gold Star Mother was preceded in death by her beloved children; Robert Stewart Ray, U.S. Air Force Veteran, Linda Romaine (Ray) Dolph, Tobyhanna Army Depot employee for over 30 years, her four brothers; Willard, Robert, Reverend Arthur, and Donald Davis and by her sister Marion (Davis) Bird.
She is survived by three wonderful grandchildren; Robert McGinnity, Tracy (Albino) Aguilar, and Holly (Frantz) Alteus.
She had seven great-grandchildren; Nicole and Sierra McGinnity, Brandon, Arianna and Joshua Aguilar, Abigail and Aaron Merrifield, three step great-grandchildren; Samuel Masslock, Alex and Devin Alteus, and four great-great-grandchildren; Jace, Ayden, Adrian Aguilar, and Isaiah Lukowich along with many special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Following graduation from Technical High School in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1943, Romaine worked at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia under the office of Chief of Staff General George C. Marshall during World War II answerable to Eleanor Roosevelt. Following the War she worked for the Army Air Force Technical Services Command at the Murray Corporation in South Scranton until closure of that facility. During her lifetime she was employed by the office of Attorney, M.J. Martin, Scranton until his passing, and for over 20 years by the Orthodontic offices of Doctors Walter Fordham Jr., Anthony Quinn, and John Mariotti, Scranton. Upon her retirement Romaine kept busy volunteering with Telespond Senior Companion Program assigned to AseraCare Hospice, Clarks Summit until age 90. She also volunteered as a Reader with the PA Blind Association in Scranton.
Romaine was a devout Christian who always credited God for her wonderful life and family. She was a long time member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Scranton, a former member of Hamlin, Assembly of God Church, and a current member of Dunmore United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School and Girls Missionettes for over 25 years and was also a boys and girls Missionary Challenge teacher.
She and her family are forever grateful for the wonderful care of her doctors throughout the years; Dr. William Dempsey, Clarks Summit and staff, Dr. Andrew Taylor, Clarks Summit and staff, Dr. Arthur Jordan Jr. and staff, Scranton.
The family would like to sincerely thank members of the staff at Geisinger Hospital, Scranton and Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore for their warm attentiveness during a very difficult time.
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 am in the Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., Scranton. Private interment Fairview Memorial Park. Family and friends may pay their respects Friday from 5-7 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 Ed Preate Dr Suite 108, Moosic, PA 18507 or Dunmore United Methodist Church, 222 S Blakely St, Dunmore, PA 18512.
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Romaine (Davis) Ray
May 8, 2026