Raymond Edward Kennedy

Raymond Edward Kennedy, 53, of Avella, died unexpectedly, on Friday, September 19, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on November 14, 1959, a son of the late Robert C. and Barbara Joyce Pierce Marth. A graduate of Avella High School, he was a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Kennedy loved hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening, and woodworking. On November 9, 2007, he married Cynthia Wilson, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Joseph Kennedy, of Fredericktown, a stepson, Jacob Slider, of Avella, a stepdaughter, Karli Hamilton, of Washington, a brother, Joseph C. Marth, of Meadowlands; three sisters, Dianna Nicks, of Washington, Mary Marth, of Aliquippa, and Allison Stevens, of Ritcheyville; and three step grandchildren, Emily, Alexandra and Hannah. Deceased is a brother, Robert Kennedy. Friends will be received on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7 p.m., the time of services, in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington.