Raymond A. Luhta Sr

A celebration of life service for Raymond Andrew Luhta, Sr., of Concord, will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016, at Hope Ridge United Methodist Church, 9870 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor, OH 44060. Mr. Luhta, 90, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2016, with his granddaughter, Ava, holding his hand. He was born January 19, 1926 in Painesville, OH. His family moved frequently when he was growing up, and he often said that was one reason why he enjoyed staying in one place, in his house on Old Johnnycake Road. Mr. Luhta is survived by his sons, Raymond A. Luhta Jr., Matthew A. Luhta, Eileen Luhta McFarlane, granddaughters, Rachel A. Lutha Koenig, Patricia A. Luhta, Ava L. McFarlane. great granddaughters Anneliese Rae Koenig, brother Fabian Luhta and sister Enid Anderson. Preceded by his wife Edythe A. Luhta, son Alex M. Luhta, Parents Edla and John Luhta Brothers Adolph Luhta, Harvey Luhta, Davide Luhta, Sister Edna Krestensen and son-in-law James McFarlane. He was a member of the VFW No. 7754, the Painesville American Legion No. 336, Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.