He was the loving husband of Donna M. (Behler) Serfass. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in December of last year.
Born in East Stroudbsurg, he was the son of the late Raymond "Jack" Serfass and the late Doris V. (Halstead) Serfass.
Raymond was a US Army Veteran. He graduated from Coolbaugh High School in 1959. He then went on to start his own trucking company that he owned and operated for several years. He later started his own fishing guide company that he operated along the Delaware River for many years. Most of all, he was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.
In addition to his wife, Donna, he is survived by two daughters, Shelly Ayers and her husband Kevin, Penny Ayers and her husband Michael; a sister, Colleen Upholt and her husband Robert; three grandchildren, Kevin C. Ayers Jr. and his wife Jillian, Raeanne Ayers, Alan Ayers and his wife Nicole; four great grandchildren, Jackson Dannenfelser, Isabella Ayers, Michael Ayers, Melody Ayers; many nieces and nephews, and a baby girl Ayers on the way. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Sandra Weiss.
Memorial services will be scheduled on a later date at the convenience of the family. Cremation will take place in H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.
The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Posted online on May 28, 2024
