Ray S. Radcliffe

September 24, 1931 - May 26, 2021

Ray S. Radcliffe, 89, of Harrisburg passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Beverly Jean (Allen) Radcliffe, his brothers Bob (Raggs) and Ken Radcliffe and sister Sylvia (Radcliffe) Bowers. Born September 24, 1931, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Raymond and Sadie (Snader) Radcliffe. Ray’s career began as a mechanic at Olmstead Airforce Base and continued for 40 years as an auto mechanic for the Cadillac Dealership on Paxton Street in Harrisburg. Ray graduated in 1949 from Susquehanna Twp. High School. He was a member of the Blue Mountain Lions Club. Ray and his wife loved being on the water fishing and boating while spending winters in the FL Keys and summers on the Delaware Bay. He is survived by his 4 children, Roxanna Radcliffe of Philadelphia, Roger A. Radcliffe of Harrisburg, Diana Radcliffe and her wife, Tammy Radcliffe of Palmyra, and Brenda Lawson and her husband, Ron of Harrisburg; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, June 17th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Progress Fire Co. Home Association at 38 Short St, Harrisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Central PA. Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St. York, PA 17403.