Bruce Edward Rayner, Sr. of Edinburg, passed away on October 16, 2021, after a battle with an extended illness.

Bruce was born on November 7, 1954, in Pulaski, Pennsylvania to the late Albert Rayner, Sr. and Lorene (Gilliland) Rayner.

He married the love of his life, Sarah Mitchell, on March 4, 1981, and together they had three children: Jamie (John) Gabriel, Bruce Rayner Jr, and Jack Rayner, all of Edinburg, Pennsylvania.

Bruce was formerly a steelworker for LTV, a dairy farmer for many years, and most recently, a beef cattle farmer.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, raising animals, and fishing. He was a New York Jets and Cleveland Indians fan.

Bruce was the absolute greatest Papa to his three grandchildren; Alexandra, Trentin, and Maximus Gabriel.

In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, he is survived by six brothers: Ken Sr, Fred Sr, Zollie Sr, Jim, Art Sr, and Tom Rayner; and three sisters: Faith Zook, Marge Debelak, and Debra Keller and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Sidney, Albert Jr, and Rick Rayner, and a sister: Mary Hackl.

Calling hours will be held from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, October 21,2021, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W Falls St, New Castle.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 22,2021 in the funeral home, with Rev. Matthew Bupp, officiating.

Private Burial will be held at the Fair Oaks Cemetery in New Wilmington.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.