Raymond Miklos

Raymond D. Miklos, 96, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community, Greenville.

Mr. Miklos was born on October 9, 1930, in Sharon, a son of Michael and Mary Miklos. He was a 1948 graduate of Sharon High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy for four years following high school. Upon his honorable discharge, Ray went to college, graduating on the Dean’s List from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in Personnel Administration/Public Relations.

While completing his education, Ray worked at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. In 1960, he moved to Westinghouse’s new plant in Muncie, IN, where he was a supervisor. Ray then relocated to South Boston, VA, and Raleigh, NC, while still with Westinghouse. Eventually, Asea Brown Boveri bought out Westinghouse, where he retired in 1990 as the director of human resources, operating divisions in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.

Throughout his career, he earned many awards, most notably the Indiana Jaycees Outstanding Local President, the Outstanding Young Men of America, and the Junior Chamber of Commerce International. His professional business career carried into several states and was an active supporter of city, county, state, civic and other volunteer organizations.

He married his wife of 74 years, the former Barbara Ford, who survives at home. On their first date, they went dancing, a favorite activity they shared the rest of his life. Additionally, they also enjoyed golfing, gardening, and a friendly poker game.

In addition to his wife; he is survived by three children, James Miklos, of Hermitage, Cindy Davenport (Stephen Lytal), of Foley, AL, and Gary Miklos, of Ormond Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Brittany Whitworth (Michael), of Northport, AL, James “Trey” Davenport (Ashley), of Roseburg, OR, James Miklos, of Hermitage; a step-grandson, Aaron Eaddy (Aimee’), of Longwood, FL; and three great-grandchildren, Kyler Davenport, Reuben Whitworth, and Alyssa Eaddy.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Anne-Marie Miklos; five sisters, Margaret Miklos, Anna Ondulich, Mary Burich, Helen Walczak, and Elizabeth Mahefky; and two brothers, John and Albert Miklos.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Buhl Park, 715 Hazen Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148.

Per Ray’s request, there are no calling hours. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Friday (11/20/2026)in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Interment: National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA.