Raymond L. Cwynar, 80, of New Castle passed away at noon on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Cwynar was born August 7, 1942, in South New Castle Borough, a son of the late Louis and Cecilia (Kusczynski) Cwynar. A lifelong area resident, he was a member of the first graduating class from Shenango High School.

His wife of 35 years, Loretta (Biega) Cwynar, whom he married on May 11, 1968, preceded him in death in 2003.

Ray retired from Cemex cement plant, formerly Medusa located in Wampum, PA, where he had worked as a cement loader and scale operator for 35 years.

Ray was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle – St. Mary's Site.

An avid classic muscle car enthusiast, he owned two Chevrolet Camaros and enjoyed attending the races at Sharon Speed Way, Hartford, OH, and Michael's Mercer Raceway Park, in Mercer. Ray also enjoyed fishing and was an amateur HAM radio operator. He also loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

Ray is survived by two sons, Matthew Cwynar (Karen), of New Castle, and Erick Cwynar (fiancé, Teresa), of Jamestown, NY; two brothers, Ronald Cwynar (Linda), of Mt. Joy, PA, and Carl Cwynar, of New Castle; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (4-18-23) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle, PA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday (4-19-23) in Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary's Site, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, with Rev. Aaron Kriss, as celebrant.

Interment: Sts. Philip and James Cemetery, Hickory Twp.