It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Walter Paul Raven, of Pittston, on February 11, 2025, at the age of 72.
Walter was a prominent used car dealer, owner and operator of WR Motors in Plains, PA.
A car enthusiast of antique cars and car shows, he began working on cars at the age of 15 years old. Walter enjoyed riding in his 1976 Pontiac Trans AM. He enjoyed family trips, water skiing, and boating at Harvey's Lake and Lake Wallenpaupack. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Sherrif's Association and the National Police Association.
Walter attended St. Peter and Paul grade school, was a member of the cub scouts for many years, and volunteered at the church bazaars. He was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and King's College, earning a degree in Business Administration.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Walter Raven of Plains and Matilda Raven of Swoyersville, and sisters, Loretta Raven of Swoyersville and Rita Raven of Plains, PA.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved daughter, granddaughter, son-in-law, cousins, and aunts.
We will always carry your memory in our hearts. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who have offered their support and friendship during this time, especially the Citsay and Vitali families.
Funeral services and interment were held in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township and entrusted to the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.
Condolences can be sent to DSAY007@hotmail.com or the funeral home website.
Memorial contributions may be made in Walter's name to the Luzerne County SPCA, as per his love of cats.
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